Common Meanings
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yì役
To serve in the military; to be on active duty.
他是一名现役军人。
He is an active duty soldier.
A military campaign or battle.
这场战役持续了数月之久
This battle lasted for several months.
Corvée; forced labor; to serve as a laborer.
村民们被征召去从事艰苦的劳役
The villagers were conscripted to perform arduous forced labor.
To employ or make use of someone for tasks; to command or direct for service.
老板常常役使员工加班，却从不提及加班费。
The boss often makes employees work overtime but never mentions overtime pay.
A person who is employed to serve; a servant or laborer.
古代富裕家庭常有许多仆役。
Wealthy families in ancient times often had many servants.