Chinese
yǎnxí
Meaning: drill; exercise; maneuver
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

演習
演
習
演习
演
习

Example sentences

In order to deal with fires, the school holds a fire drill every year.
這兩個國家舉行了聯合軍事演習。
这两个国家举行了联合军事演习。
The two countries held a joint military exercise.
士兵們在邊境集結,準備進行演習。
士兵们在边境集结,准备进行演习。
The soldiers are massing at the border, preparing to conduct exercises.
團長正在指揮演習。
团长正在指挥演习。
The regiment commander is directing the exercise.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for military, fire, or emergency drills.

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