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How do you say "navy" in Chinese?
海军
hǎi jūn
In Chinese, "navy" is 海军 (hǎi jūn).
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Pronunciation
The pinyin hǎi jūn calls for "hǎi" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "jūn" held flat and high (first tone).
Writing and usage
海军 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
他穿着藏青色西装。
tā chuān zhe zàng qīng sè xī zhuāng 。
He wore a navy suit.
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How to remember 海军
Think of "hǎi jūn" as sounding like "heye joon": imagine navy happening right as you say it.
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Questions about 海军
How do you pronounce 海军?
The pinyin hǎi jūn calls for "hǎi" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "jūn" held flat and high (first tone).
Is 海军 formal or casual?
海军 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 海军 used in Chinese?
海军 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 他穿着藏青色西装。 (He wore a navy suit.).
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