战争

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Understanding 战争 (zhàn zhēng)

The word 战争 specifically refers to armed conflict between countries or large groups. It is a formal term often used in historical, political, or military contexts. When you use 战争, you imply a large-scale, organized conflict rather than small fights or disputes.

Common Collocations

These collocations help express specific aspects or phases of war.

Usage Notes

战争 is a noun and usually appears as the subject or object in a sentence. It is not used for minor conflicts or arguments; for those, words like or 争论 are more appropriate. Avoid confusing 战争 with 战斗, which can mean battle or fight but is often more specific to a single combat or skirmish.

Using 战争 in conversation often signals serious topics such as history, international relations, or news about conflicts.

Example Sentences

World War II was a war with far-reaching impact.

After the war ended, the country began to rebuild its economy.

They broke out into war over the dispute for resources.