No. 5,562 in Chinese
军机
"军机" means "military aircraft" or "military secret" depending on the context.
In a sentence
我们参观了空军博物馆，里面展出了许多军机模型。
We visited the Air Force Museum, where many military aircraft models were on display.
In this sentence, "军机" refers to military aircraft, emphasizing physical machines used for armed forces.
军机处是清朝的一个重要机构，负责处理国家机密事务。
The Grand Council was an important institution during the Qing Dynasty, responsible for handling national confidential matters.
Here, "军机" symbolizes the Grand Council, an ancient governing body, showing its metaphorical use.
军机飞越了边境，引发了国际调查。
The military aircraft crossed the border, prompting an international investigation.
This time, "军机" is used to specify a military plane engaged in a particular event, stressing its current operational context.
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