兵马 bīng mǎ — troops and horses; military forces

兵马
bīng mǎ

Characters: 兵 · 马

Definitions

  1. troops and horses; military forces

More definitions

CC-CEDICT

  1. troops and horses
  2. military forces

zdic(汉典)

  1. 士兵和军马的统称,泛指军队。
  2. 借指战争或军事行动。

Examples

  • 大战在即,双方都在调遣兵马。

    With a great battle imminent, both sides are deploying their troops.

  • 兵马未动,粮草先行。

    Before the troops move, the grain and fodder must go first.