first battle; go to war
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
the first battle (in a war or campaign); opening engagement
formalRefers specifically to the initial military confrontation in a conflict. Can sometimes be used metaphorically for a first major contest or challenge.
Wǒ我
jūn军
chū出
zhàn战
gào胜
jié捷
，
jí极
dà大
de地
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
le了
shì士
qì气
。
Our army's victory in the first battle greatly boosted morale.
Zhè这
chǎng场
bǐ比
sài赛
de的
chū出
zhàn战
duì对
yú于
nián年
qīng轻
xuǎn选
shǒu手
lái来
shuō说
zhì至
guān关
zhòng重
yào要
。
This match's opening contest is crucial for the young players.
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Qiú球
duì队
de的
chū出
zhàn战
zhèn阵
róng容
yǐ已
jīng经
gōng公
bù布
。
The team's starting lineup for the first match has been announced.