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    The noun 战 (zhàn) for "battle"

    Actions & Events
    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    Modifier + 战

    Explanation

    战 (zhàn) means "battle," "war," or "fight," and often appears as a suffix in compound nouns to describe a conflict or contest. Common examples include 法律战 (legal battle), 贸易战 (trade war), and 口水战 (war of words). It adds a sense of intensity and confrontation to the noun it modifies.

    Examples

    • 两家公司之间的价格战越来越激烈了。

      Liǎng jiā gōngsī zhī jiān de jiàgé zhàn yuè lái yuè jīliè le.

      The price war between the two companies is getting more and more intense.

    • 这场贸易战对两国经济都有影响。

      Zhè chǎng màoyì zhàn duì liǎng guó jīngjì dōu yǒu yǐngxiǎng.

      This trade war has affected the economies of both countries.

    • 网上那些口水战看看就好，别太当真。

      Wǎng shàng nàxiē kǒushuǐ zhàn kàn kàn jiù hǎo, bié tài dàngzhēn.

      Just watch those online flame wars for fun — don't take them too seriously.

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