Definition
鏖战 is a literary verb/noun meaning 'to engage in a fierce battle' or 'a fierce battle.' It is a formal, classical term often found in historical or military narratives (e.g., 鏖战沙场 'fierce battle on the battlefield'). It emphasizes the intensity and duration of combat, not just a brief skirmish. As a noun, it can be used literally or metaphorically (如鏖战 in a competition).
verb
to engage in a fierce battleto fight bitterly
noun
a fierce battlean intense struggle
Examples
- 鏖战。Liǎng jūn zài píngyuán shàng áo zhàn le yì tiān yí yè.The two armies fought a fierce battle on the plain for a whole day and night.
- 鏖战。Zhè cì qí sài de áo zhàn yìcháng jīliè.The fierce battle of this chess match was exceptionally intense.
- 鏖战，。Jiàngshìmen fènyǒng áo zhàn, zhōngyú shǒu zhù le chéngchí.The soldiers fought bravely and bitterly, finally defending the city.
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