战
争

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The word "战争" is formed by combining the character "战", which means war or battle, with the character "争", which means to strive or contend; together they create a compound term that specifically denotes war, as both characters semantically relate to conflict and struggle.

Example Sentences Hide

战争很可怕。

Zhànzhēng hěn kěpà.

War is very terrible.

这场战争结束了。

Zhè chǎng zhànzhēng jiéshù le.

This war has ended.

战争导致人民生活困苦。

Zhànzhēng dǎozhì rénmín shēnghuó kùnkǔ.

War causes people's lives to be difficult.

虽然战争已经过去，但人们仍记得伤痛。

Suīrán zhànzhēng yǐjīng guòqù, dàn rénmen réng jìde shāngtòng.

Although the war has passed, people still remember the pain.

这场战争的起因复杂，涉及多方利益。

Zhè chǎng zhànzhēng de qǐyīn fùzá, shèjí duō fāng lìyì.

The causes of this war are complex, involving multiple interests.

Word Definition - 战争

zhàn zhēng war; conflict; CL:場|场[cháng],次[cì]

Individual Character Details

战 zhàn
争 zhēng