演习

yǎn xí

maneuver

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"演习" (yǎnxí) primarily refers to a military or organized drill, such as maneuvers or exercises designed to simulate real situations for training purposes. It can also be used in civilian contexts, like fire drills or emergency preparedness exercises.

Common Contexts

This word is often used in news reports about military activities or safety training in schools and workplaces. It implies a planned, rehearsed activity rather than spontaneous action.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "军事演习" (jūnshì yǎnxí): military maneuver, used in formal or official contexts.
  • "消防演习" (xiāofáng yǎnxí): fire drill, common in schools or public buildings.
  • "演习计划" (yǎnxí jìhuà): exercise plan, referring to the organized schedule or program.

Usage Notes

"演习" combines "" (to perform) and "" (to practice), emphasizing the aspect of practicing or rehearsing. It differs from "训练" (xùnliàn), which focuses more on training or drilling individuals. "演习" often involves groups and simulates real scenarios.

Avoid confusing "演习" with "练习" (liànxí), which means practice or exercise in a more general or academic sense.

Example Sentences

军队正在进行大规模的演习。

Jūnduì zhèngzài jìnxíng dà guīmó de yǎnxí.

The army is conducting a large-scale maneuver.

这次演习主要是为了提高士兵的实战能力。

Zhè cì yǎnxí zhǔyào shì wèile tígāo shìbīng de shízhàn nénglì.

This maneuver is mainly to improve the soldiers' combat skills.

学校组织了一次消防演习,增强学生的安全意识。

Xuéxiào zǔzhīle yī cì xiāofáng yǎnxí, zēngqiáng xuéshēng de ānquán yìshí.

The school organized a fire drill to enhance students' safety awareness.