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March 24, 2026
仗zhàng(zhang4)
The character '仗' refers to a weapon or the act of wielding a weapon. It is commonly used in contexts involving battle or warfare but can also convey the idea of relying on or depending on someone or something for support or protection. In everyday language, it can denote a sense of assistance or reliance in various situations.
Strokes5Radical亻Frequency#6215DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese history, '仗' is often associated with famous battles and warriors, reflecting the significance of martial prowess in traditional culture. The concept of relying on one's abilities or allies in warfare is also a recurring theme in Chinese literature, such as in classic novels.
Memory Tip
Imagine a soldier (the left radical '亻', representing a person) holding a large heavy weapon ('仗') to protect a castle. The character looks like a person standing strong with a weapon, ready for battle, which helps you remember its meaning related to weaponry and reliance.
Meanings of 仗
zhàng(zhang4)
1weaponry
2to hold (a weapon)
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About 仗
仗Simplified
5Strokes
亻Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 仗
Quick Contrast
武器 (wǔqì, weapon) vs 支持 (zhīchí, support) — choose '仗' when emphasizing the act of wielding or relying on a weapon, rather than just any weapon or general support.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a soldier (the left radical '亻', representing a person) holding a large heavy weapon ('仗') to protect a castle. The character looks like a person standing strong with a weapon, ready for battle, which helps you remember its meaning related to weaponry and reliance.
Usage Notes
'仗' is often used in a military context but can also be used metaphorically for reliance. Be cautious with its tone; many learners confuse it with similar-sounding characters. Common collocations include '仗剑' (to wield a sword) and '依仗' (to rely on).
HSK Study Tips
Although '仗' is not on the HSK word lists, it connects well with HSK level vocabulary related to conflict and support, such as '战争' (war) and '依靠' (to rely on). Students should focus on the various contexts it can be used in, especially in literature or history.
Cultural Note
In Chinese history, '仗' is often associated with famous battles and warriors, reflecting the significance of martial prowess in traditional culture. The concept of relying on one's abilities or allies in warfare is also a recurring theme in Chinese literature, such as in classic novels.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '仗' with '长' (cháng), which means 'long.' For example, saying '我仗得很长' (I rely on something long) instead of '我依仗得很长' (I rely on it for a long time) is incorrect. Always use '仗' in contexts related to weapons or reliance.
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Grammar Patterns of 仗
仗 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). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
自律、自愿与热情，这是你所必须依____的。
Self-discipline, willingness, enthusiasm, that's what you must depend on.
Meanwhile, as the politicians haggle, the violence worsens.
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思嘉费劲地仗着那僵疼的脖子把头抬起来.
sī jiā fèi jìn dì zhàng zháo nà jiāng téng de bó zǐ bǎ tóu tái qǐ lái.
Scarlett with an effort lifted her head on her aching neck.
7
他要同那些不让学徒吃饱的师傅打仗.
tā yào tóng nà xiē bù ràng xué tú chī bǎo de shī fù dǎ zhàng.
He wanted to fight the masters who starved their appretices.
8
上校倚仗权势让他的中士划船划了一路。
shàng xiào yǐ zhàng quán shì ràng tā de zhōng shì huá chuán huá le yī lù。
The Captain pulled rank and made his sergeant row the entire way.
9
什么打仗啦,当海盗呀,他全无了兴趣.
shí mó dǎ zhàng lā, , dāng hǎi dào, yā , tā quán wú le.
He no longer took an interest in war , nor even in piracy.
10
贺龙又去打仗夺回来那匹马.
hè lóng yòu qù dǎ zhàng duó huí lái nà pǐ mǎ.
Hung Lo went to battle to recover that horse.
Cultural Notes for 仗
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese history, '仗' is often associated with famous battles and warriors, reflecting the significance of martial prowess in traditional culture. The concept of relying on one's abilities or allies in warfare is also a recurring theme in Chinese literature, such as in classic novels.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, the idea of 'reliance' is often more individualistic, whereas in Chinese culture, it emphasizes collective support and relationships, particularly in times of conflict.
Word Family of 仗
Words Containing This Character20
仗zhàngweaponry
打仗dǎzhàngto go to war
仗义to uphold justice仗義
胜仗victory勝仗
仰仗to rely on
仪仗队honor guard儀仗隊
打雪仗to have a snowball fight
败仗defeat敗仗
炮仗firecracker
仗势欺人to kick people around仗勢欺人
倚仗to lean on
仪仗ceremonial weaponry儀仗
对仗to fight對仗
仗义执言to speak out for justice (idiom); to take a stand on a matter of principle仗義執言
恶仗hard fighting惡仗
狗仗人势a dog threatens based on master's power (idiom); to use one's position to bully others狗仗人勢
打翻身仗to fight to reverse sth
雪仗snow fight
仗势to rely on power仗勢
凭仗to rely on憑仗
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Frequently Asked Questions about 仗
'仗' can refer to weaponry or the act of relying on someone or something.
Yes, common phrases include '仗剑' (to wield a sword) and '依仗' (to depend on).
'仗' is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts, especially when discussing historical or military topics.
