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The character "战", denoting war or battle, evolved from its traditional form "戰", a compound character where the radical "戈" represents a weapon and the component "單" originally functioned as both a phonetic element and a possible semantic contributor related to defense or simplicity in early contexts. This structure firmly anchored the character's meaning in the concept of armed conflict, a core signification that has persisted throughout its history. In the simplified form, the element "單" is replaced by "占", which more closely mirrors the modern pronunciation, while "戈" remains as the enduring semantic indicator of warfare. The application of the character has gradually broadened from strictly referring to military engagements to encompassing metaphorical struggles in various domains, reflecting an expansion in usage while retaining its foundational association with conflict.
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战争是残酷的。
战士勇敢战斗。
我们需要战胜困难。
这场战斗持续了很久。
他挑战了世界纪录。
战略规划对公司发展很重要。
在历史上，许多战争改变了世界格局。
通过国际合作，我们可以避免不必要的战争。