持
枪

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The word "持枪" is formed by combining the character "持", meaning to hold or grasp, with the character "枪", meaning gun or firearm, resulting in a verb-object compound where the action of holding is directed at the object gun, literally conveying "to hold a gun".

Example Sentences Hide

警察持枪巡逻。

Jǐngchá chíqiāng xúnluó.

The police patrol with guns.

他持枪保护自己。

Tā chíqiāng bǎohù zìjǐ.

He holds a gun to protect himself.

持枪抢劫是严重的犯罪。

Chíqiāng qiǎngjié shì yánzhòng de fànzuì.

Armed robbery is a serious crime.

在美国，持枪需要获得许可证。

Zài Měiguó, chíqiāng xūyào huòdé xǔkězhèng.

In the United States, carrying a gun requires obtaining a license.

根据法律，非法持枪将面临严厉的刑罚。

Gēnjù fǎlǜ, fēifǎ chíqiāng jiāng miànlín yánlì de xíngfá.

According to the law, illegal possession of a firearm will face severe punishment.

Word Definition - 持枪

chí qiāng to carry a gun

Individual Character Details

持 chí
枪 qiāng, qiāng, qiāng