cung5 bing1重兵
Jyutpingcung5 bing1
Yalechúhng bīng
Definition
A large number of troops; a massive army.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a concentration of military force in a strategic location. It is frequently used in news reports or historical contexts to describe defensive positions rather than just a general count of soldiers. The term carries a sense of gravity and tactical importance.
Examples
There are heavy troops stationed there, don't go in randomly.
Who would dare to challenge their heavily guarded defensive line?
Related words
Common phrases
heavily guarded by troops
guarded by a large force
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 重 (heavy) when describing physical weight, as 重兵 is a compound noun referring to the collective force rather than the literal weight of soldiers.
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