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战争
zhànzhēng
Description
战争是国家和国家之间用武力打仗，很多人会因为战争死去，所以大家都希望和平，不想有战争。
'战争' is when countries fight each other using force; many people die because of 战争, so everyone hopes for peace and does not want 战争.
Meanings
战争zhànzhēng
war; armed conflict between countries or groups
这场战争让很多人失去了家。
This war caused many people to lose their homes.
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Notes
- Etymology
战 (to fight, battle) + 争 (to contend, struggle), together meaning organized fighting.
- Nuance
战争 is large-scale war; use 打仗 for the act of fighting, 战斗 for a battle.
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