Definition
圣战 literally means 'holy war'. In Chinese discourse, the term most often refers to the Islamic concept of jihad — a religious struggle that can be internal or external, though in modern media it is frequently associated with armed conflict. It is also used to denote Christian crusades in historical contexts. The word carries strong political and religious weight, and its usage differs across Chinese-speaking regions and media outlets.
noun
holy warjihad (especially in an Islamic context)crusade (a Christian military expedition in the medieval period)
Examples
- 圣战。Tāmen shēngchēng zhè shì yì chǎng wèile xìnyǎng de shèng zhàn.They claim this is a holy war for their faith.
- ，圣战。Lìshǐ shàng, Jīdūtú céngjīng fāqǐ guò shèng zhàn.In history, Christians once launched a holy war.
- 圣战。Xǔduō guójiā fǎnduì yǐ shèng zhàn de míngyì fādòng zhànzhēng.Many countries oppose waging war in the name of holy war.
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