战 (zhàn) - war, battle, fight & to fight, to combat

战Tone 4

zhàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

战 · zhàn

war, battle, fight;

to fight, to combat;

to struggle

war, battle, fightto fight, to combatto struggle

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 斗— fight, struggle
  • 争— contend, compete
  • 搏— wrestle, combat

Antonyms

  • 和— peace, harmony
  • 平— peaceful, calm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two countries are at war (战争).
  • He fought bravely in the battle (战斗).
  • This is a strategic game (战略游戏).
  • They are preparing for combat (备战).

Collocations

  • war(战争)
  • battle(战斗)
  • strategy(战略)
  • fighter(战士)
  • battlefield(战场)
  • warfare(战事)

Idioms

  • Fight a hundred battles, win a hundred victories(百战百胜)
  • Fight alone and unaided(孤军奋战)
  • Be combat-ready, prepared for war(严阵以待)
  • Fight with courage and tenacity(浴血奋战)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Character reflects China's long history of warfare and military strategy.
  • In modern context, often used in patriotic contexts about revolutionary struggles.
  • Appears frequently in historical texts about famous battles and military tactics.

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