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Expressing fighting with 战斗 (zhàndòu)
Structure
与 + Opponent + 展开 + 战斗
Explanation
战斗 (zhàndòu) means "to fight" or "to battle" and describes engaging in combat or struggle, either literal or figurative. It can function as both a verb and a noun, and is often used in dramatic or formal contexts.
Examples
士兵们为了保卫国家勇敢地战斗。
Shìbīngmen wèile bǎowèi guójiā yǒnggǎn de zhàndòu.
The soldiers fought bravely to defend their country.
他一直在跟病魔战斗，从不放弃。
Tā yìzhí zài gēn bìngmó zhàndòu, cóng bù fàngqì.
He has been fighting against illness and never gives up.
这场战斗持续了整整三天。
Zhè chǎng zhàndòu chíxù le zhěngzhěng sān tiān.
This battle lasted a full three days.
士兵们为了保卫国家勇敢地战斗。
shìbīngmen wèile bǎowèi guójiā yǒnggǎn de zhàndòu.
The soldiers fought bravely to defend their country.
他一直在跟病魔战斗，从不放弃。
tā yīzhí zài gēn bìngmó zhàndòu, cóng bù fàngqì.
He has been fighting against illness and never gives up.
这场战斗持续了整整三天。
zhè chǎng zhàndòu chíxù le zhěngzhěng sān tiān.
This battle lasted a full three days.