Definition
观战 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning to watch a battle, fight, or game as a spectator. The verb 观 and the object 战 can be split to insert measure words or durations, e.g., 观了三天战 ('watched the battle for three days'). You wouldn't use 观战 to mean simply 'watch a movie' — it specifically implies an event with conflict or competition.
v.o.
(separable verb) to watch a battlefightor game (as a spectator)
Examples
- 观战。Dàjiā dōu lái kàn guān le.Everyone has come to watch the game.
- 。Tā zài zhànchǎng pángbiān guān le sān tiān zhàn.He watched the battle from the sidelines for three days.
- 。Qiúmí men jùjí zài diànshìjī qián guān zhàn.The fans gathered in front of the TV to watch the match.
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