long journey; expedition; specifically the Long March
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to undertake a long journey; to embark on a long expedition
formalA formal or literary term, originally used for military campaigns or arduous travels.
Gǔ古
dài代
de的
shāng商
duì队
cháng常
cháng常
xū需
yào要
chuān穿
yuè越
shā沙
mò漠
cháng长
zhēng征
。
Ancient caravans often needed to cross deserts on long expeditions.
Wèi为
le了
tàn探
suǒ索
xīn新
dà大
lù陆
，
jiàn舰
duì队
kāi开
shǐ始
le了
màn漫
cháng长
de的
cháng长
zhēng征
。
In order to explore the new continent, the fleet embarked on a long journey.
noun
the Long March (1934–1935); specifically the 25,000-li strategic retreat/transfer of the Chinese Red Army
formalA pivotal historical event in modern Chinese history. Capitalized when referring specifically to this event in English (Long March).
Cháng长
zhēng征
shì是
zhōng中
guó国
gé革
mìng命
shǐ史
shàng上
de的
yī一
cì次
wěi伟
dà大
zhuàng壮
jǔ举
。
The Long March was a great feat in the history of the Chinese revolution.
Hóng红
jūn军
zài在
cháng长
zhēng征
zhōng中
kè克
fú服
le了
wú无
shù数
jiān艰
nán难
xiǎn险
zǔ阻
。
The Red Army overcame countless hardships and dangers during the Long March.
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Cháng长
zhēng征
jīng精
shén神
zhì至
jīn今
réng仍
jī激
lì励
zhe着
zhōng中
guó国
rén人
mín民
。
The spirit of the Long March still inspires the Chinese people to this day.