No. 3,088 in Chinese
铁道兵
"铁道兵" translates to "Railway Corps," referring to military engineering units specializing in railway construction.
In a sentence
早期的铁道兵负责修建铁路。
Early railroad troops were responsible for building railways.
Here, '铁道兵' refers to a specialized military force dedicated to railway construction activities.
铁道兵的历史可以追溯到上世纪中叶。
The history of railroad troops can be traced to the mid-20th century.
In this sentence, '铁道兵' is used as the subject to define a historical organization related to railway works.
许多铁道兵退役后将修路技能应用于民间建设。
Many retired railroad troops applied their railway construction skills to civil projects.
Here, '铁道兵' implies individuals who were part of this force during their service.
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