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战役 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
战役zhànyìmilitary campaignHSK 7, n, rank #6757, Hard
zhànyì(zhan4yi4) T4
  1. 1military campaign
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March 24, 2026
战役(戰役)zhànyì(zhan4yi4)

战役 (zhàn yì) refers to a significant military campaign or battle, often involving multiple engagements or a series of operations toward a strategic goal. It is commonly used in historical contexts, discussions about military strategy, and analyses of warfare.

Frequency#6757DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese history, various famous 战役 such as the Battle of Red Cliffs (赤壁之战) are pivotal events that shaped the course of dynasties, illustrating the importance of strategy in Chinese military tradition.

Memory Tip

Imagine a grand arena (战) where great battles (役) take place, with generals plotting strategies. The '战' character resembles a soldier preparing for battle, while '役' can remind you of 'acting' a role in an important campaign.

Meanings of 战役

zhànyì(zhan4yi4)
1military campaign
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About 战役

战役Simplified
戰役Traditional
Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6757Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 战役

Quick Contrast

战斗 (zhàndòu) refers to a specific battle or fight, while 战役 (zhànyì) encompasses a broader military campaign involving multiple battles.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a grand arena (战) where great battles (役) take place, with generals plotting strategies. The '战' character resembles a soldier preparing for battle, while '役' can remind you of 'acting' a role in an important campaign.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing '战役,' as a mispronunciation may lead to misunderstandings. This term is primarily formal and is often used in literature, history, and discussions about military affairs. Common collocations include '战争 (war)' and '军事 (military).'

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, '战役' connects with other military-related terms such as '战争 (zhàn zhēng, war)' and '军事 (jūn shì, military affairs).' Focus on understanding the context in which military terms are used to better grasp their nuances.

Cultural Note

In Chinese history, various famous 战役 such as the Battle of Red Cliffs (赤壁之战) are pivotal events that shaped the course of dynasties, illustrating the importance of strategy in Chinese military tradition.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 战役 with 争议 (zhēng yì, controversy), leading to errors in context. Remember that 战役 is strictly military, while 争议 deals with disputes or differing opinions.

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zhànto fight
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Grammar Patterns of 战役

战役 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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当我们下定决心面对世界上所有事物,包括荆棘难题,就已经打赢了半场____。

We win half the battle when we make up our minds to take the world as we find it, including the thorns.

Example Sentences for 战役 (2)

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当我们下定决心面对世界上所有事物,包括荆棘难题,就已经打赢了半场战役。

dāng wǒ mén xià dìng jué xīn miàn duì shì jiè shàng suǒ yǒu shì wù, , bāo kuò jīng jí nán, tí , jiù yǐ jīng dǎ yíng le bàn cháng。

We win half the battle when we make up our minds to take the world as we find it, including the thorns.
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在灾难性的俄国战役中,拿破仑的军队成了这一愚蠢之举的牺牲品。

zài zāi nán xìng de é guó zhàn yì zhōng, , ná pò lún de jūn duì chéng le zhè yī yú chǔn zhī jǔ de xī shēng。

Napoleon's army was sacrificed on the altar of folly in the disastrous Russian campaign.

Cultural Notes for 战役

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese history, various famous 战役 such as the Battle of Red Cliffs (赤壁之战) are pivotal events that shaped the course of dynasties, illustrating the importance of strategy in Chinese military tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions about 战役

战役 refers to a specific military campaign or battle, while 战争 refers to war as a broader concept.