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    Expressing 'to struggle' or 'to fight' with 斗争 (dòuzhēng)

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    Manner & Method

    Structure

    与 + Noun + 作斗争

    Explanation

    斗争 (dòuzhēng) is a verb meaning 'to struggle' or 'to fight.' It describes a prolonged effort against difficulties, opposition, or adversity. The phrase 与…作斗争 means 'to struggle against something.'

    Examples

    • 他一直在与病魔斗争。

      tā yīzhí zài yǔ bìngmó dòuzhēng.

      He has been fighting against illness.

    • 人民为了自由而斗争。

      rénmín wèile zìyóu ér dòuzhēng.

      The people fought for freedom.

    • 她与困难斗争了很多年，从来没有放弃过。

      tā yǔ kùnnán dòuzhēng le hěn duō nián, cónglái méiyǒu fàngqì guò.

      She struggled against difficulties for many years and never gave up.

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