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坦克
tǎnkè
Description
坦克是一种很大的军用车，有很厚的钢板和大炮。
A 坦克 is a very large military vehicle with thick steel plates and a big cannon.
在战争电影里，我们常常能看到坦克。
In war movies, we often see 坦克.
Meanings
坦克tǎnkè
tank (armored military vehicle)
这辆坦克很重，开得很慢。
This tank is heavy and moves slowly.
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Notes
- Etymology
phonetic loan from English "tank"; 坦 (flat) + 克 (gram) chosen for sound.
- Nuance
measure word is 辆 (liàng), same as for cars.
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