作战 (zuò zhàn) — to fight; to engage in combat

Definition

作战 (zuò zhàn) is a formal, written term meaning 'to engage in combat' or 'to conduct military operations'. It is more formal and strategic than the colloquial 打仗 (dǎ zhàng 'fight a battle') and more narrowly military than 战斗 (zhàn dòu 'fight, battle'), which can also be used for non-military struggles. 斗争 (dòu zhēng) refers to ideological or political struggle, not military combat.

verb

to fightto engage in combat

Examples

作战。
Bùduì zhèngzài qiánfāng zuò zhàn.
The troops are fighting at the front.
作战。
Kēxuéjiā zhèngzài yǔ jíbìng zuò zhàn.
Scientists are fighting against disease.
作战。
Zhè cì zuò zhàn xūyào xiángxì de jìhuà.
This operation requires a detailed plan.

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