武器 wǔqì weapon
weapon; arms
How to remember 武器: 武 military + 器 device = weapon.
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How it is used
- A weapon/arms, literal and figurative - 核武器 (hé wǔqì) nuclear weapons, 有力的武器 (yǒulì de wǔqì) a powerful weapon (figurative).
- Covers physical arms and, figuratively, any effective means of struggle (法律是武器 the law is a weapon).
- Measure word 种 or 件. Contrast 兵器 (bīngqì, weaponry, more traditional/martial).
Example sentences
- 他拿着武器。 Tā názhe wǔqì.He's carrying a weapon.
- 把你的武器放下。 Bǎ nǐ de wǔqì fàngxià.Put your weapon down.
- 放下你们的武器。 Fàngxià nǐmen de wǔqì.Put down your weapons.