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战争
zhànzhēng
Description
战争是国家或群体之间的大规模武装冲突。人们也常用它说长期、严重的斗争。
战争 is a large-scale armed conflict between countries or groups. It is also often used to describe long-term, serious struggles.
Meanings
战争zhànzhēng
War between countries or organized groups
这场战争持续了很多年。
This war lasted many years.
战争zhànzhēng
A long, serious struggle or conflict
他们开始了与贫困的战争。
They started a war against poverty.
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Notes
- Etymology
战 means “fight,” while 争 means “struggle” or “compete.”
- Nuance
战争 usually describes organized, large-scale conflict, not a small fight.
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