坦克

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Meaning and Usage

The word 坦克 (tǎnkè) specifically refers to a military tank, a heavily armored combat vehicle used in warfare. It is a noun and is commonly used in both military contexts and everyday conversation when discussing military equipment.

Common Collocations

  • 坦克部队 (tank unit): refers to a military unit composed of tanks.
  • 坦克 (tank battle): a battle involving tanks.
  • 坦克模型 (tank model): toy or scale models of tanks, often used by children or hobbyists.

Usage Notes

坦克 is a loanword from English "tank" and is used exclusively to denote the armored vehicle. It is not used metaphorically or in other senses. When talking about tanks, it is often paired with words related to military or warfare.

Common Confusions

Do not confuse 坦克 with other military vehicles like (armored vehicle) or 自行 (self-propelled artillery). 坦克 specifically means a tank with heavy armor and firepower.

Example Sentences

The tank played an important role on the battlefield.

This tank is equipped with the latest protection system.

The children are playing with tank models in the park.