打仗
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Meaning: to fight
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打仗
打仗 (dǎ zhàng) means 'to fight' or 'to engage in battle.' It typically refers to armed conflict, often in a military or violent context, and is more specific than general terms like 'fight' or 'argue.'
The character 打 (dǎ) means 'to hit' or 'to strike,' while 仗 (zhàng) originally referred to a weapon or a military campaign. Together, they form a compound meaning 'to engage in combat' or 'to wage war.'
打仗 is commonly used in historical or military contexts, but can also be used metaphorically to describe intense conflicts, such as in business or sports. It is not typically used for verbal arguments or minor disputes.
Example Sentences
他们必须去打仗,保卫国家。
They must go to fight, to defend the country.
这场战争持续了多年,许多人失去了生命。
This war lasted many years, and many people lost their lives.