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战国
zhànguó
Description
"战国"是中国古代的一个时期，那时有很多国家，它们常常打仗。
"战国" is an ancient period in China when many states often fought wars.
现在人们也用这个词来说很多人激烈竞争的情况。
Nowadays, people also use this word to describe situations of intense competition among many people.
Meanings
战国zhànguó
the Warring States period of ancient China
战国时期有很多有名的思想家。
There were many famous thinkers during the Warring States period.
战国zhànguó
a situation of fierce competition among many rivals
这个行业现在是战国时代。
This industry is now in its Warring States era.
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Notes
- Etymology
战 means 'war/battle' + 国 means 'state/country', literally 'warring states'.
- Nuance
often used with 时期 or 时代; the figurative sense means intense rivalry.
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