Writing
兵 (bīng) — how to say "soldier" in Chinese
兵
Soldier
noun
Radicals / Keys
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
当兵
dāng bīng
to serve as a soldier
Examples
这个兵很勇敢，在战场上不怕危险。
This soldier is very brave and is not afraid of danger on the battlefield.
他是兵。
He is a soldier.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "soldier" in Chinese?
"soldier" in Chinese is 兵 (bīng).
兵 meaning in English
兵 (bīng) means "Soldier".
Bing in Chinese pronunciation
It is pronounced bīng (written as bing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Soldier in Chinese character
It is written 兵 and has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 兵?
兵 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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