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正規軍

简正规军 · 繁正規軍

Mandarin · pinyin zhèng guī jūn

regular army
standing army

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正: zhèng · right, proper, correct
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规: guī · rules, regulations, customs, law
军: jūn · army, military; soldiers, troops

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4–1–1 · zheng4 gui1 jun1

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noun

regular armed forces; regular army

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