How do you say "soldier" in Chinese?

士兵

shì bīng

Noun Hanzi

In Chinese, "soldier" is 士兵 (shì bīng).

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Pronunciation

This word sounds like "shì bīng" — "shì" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4), then "bīng" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).

Writing and usage

士兵 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

士兵参加了游行。

shì bīng cān jiā le yóu xíng 。

The soldier marched in the parade.

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How to remember 士兵

Whisper "shì bīng" to yourself while picturing the word in action — that pairing helps "士兵" (shì bīng) stay put.

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Questions about 士兵

How do you pronounce 士兵?

This word sounds like "shì bīng" — "shì" is falling fast and sharp, like a command (tone 4), then "bīng" is flat and level, held steady (tone 1).

Is 士兵 formal or casual?

士兵 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 士兵 used in Chinese?

士兵 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 士兵参加了游行。 (The soldier marched in the parade.).

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