verb / noun HSK 4
Traditional 戰鬥
to fight · to battle · combat · battle
Meaning
战斗 refers to armed combat or fighting, typically in a military context. It can describe the act of fighting (verb) or the battle itself (noun). The word carries a serious, formal tone and is commonly used in military, political, and revolutionary discourse.
Usage
战斗 is more formal than 打架 (to fight/brawl) and typically refers to organized military combat rather than personal fights. It's frequently used in historical contexts, war narratives, and figurative expressions about struggling for a cause. Common in phrases like 战斗力 (combat effectiveness) and 战斗精神 (fighting spirit).
Examples
- 01士兵们英勇地战斗到最后一刻。.The soldiers fought bravely until the last moment.
- 02我们要为实现梦想而战斗。.We must fight to achieve our dreams.
Characters
Measure words
- 场一场战斗
- 次一次战斗
Common collocations
- 战斗力combat power, fighting capacity
- 战斗精神fighting spirit
- 英勇战斗to fight bravely
- 战斗机fighter plane
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to combat: 战 originally depicted weapons and combat, while 斗 shows two hands grappling. Together they emphasize the active engagement in battle.