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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
战役zhànyìmilitary campaignHSK 7, n, 16 strokes, rank #6757, Very Hard
zhànyì(zhan4yi4)zhan yi 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.

Strokes16Frequency#6757DifficultyVery Hard
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
16Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#6757Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

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

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.

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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Component characters

战zhànto fight
HSK 69 strokes戈
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役yìforced labor
7 strokes彳
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How to say military campaign in Chinese

“military campaign” in Chinese is战役zhànyì

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.

When to use 战役

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).'

战役 or something close to it

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

What learners get wrong

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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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.

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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 wǒmen xià dìng juéxīn miànduì shìjiè shàng suǒyǒu shìwù, bāokuò jīngjí nántí, jiù yǐjīng dǎ yíng le bànchǎng zhànyì。

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 zāinàn xìng de é guó zhànyì zhōng, ná pò lún de jūnduì chéng le zhè yī yúchǔn zhī jǔ de xīshēng pǐn。

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

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

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