戰 (zhàn) - War, battle, fight & to fight, to combat

戰Tone 4

zhàn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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戰 · zhàn

War, battle, fight;

to fight, to combat;

also refers to struggle or contest in various contexts.

War, battle, fightto fight, to combatalso refers to struggle or contest in various

Usage highlights

WarBattleStrategyWarriorBattlefieldCombat

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 和— peace, harmony
  • 平— peace, calm
  • 休— cease, rest (as in truce)

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 the competition (备战).

Collocations

  • War(战争)
  • Battle(战斗)
  • Strategy(战略)
  • Warrior(战士)
  • Battlefield(战场)
  • Combat(作战)

Idioms

  • Fight a hundred battles, win a hundred victories(百战百胜)
  • Fight alone and unaided(孤军奋战)
  • Be ever-victorious, invincible(战无不胜)
  • Fight on one's own ground(各自为战)
  • Fight with one heart and one mind(同心作战)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Warfare was central to Chinese history, from the Warring States period to modern conflicts.
  • Sun Tzu's 'The Art of War' (孙子兵法) remains influential in military strategy worldwide.
  • The character reflects the importance of military affairs in traditional statecraft.

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