Chinese
zhànshì
Meaning: fighter; soldier; warrior
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

戰士
戰
士
战士
战
士

Example sentences

Those warriors sacrificed themselves to defend the country.
戰士們奔赴戰場。
战士们奔赴战场。
The soldiers rushed to the battlefield.
戰士們誓死保衛家園。
战士们誓死保卫家园。
The soldiers vowed to defend their home to the death.
戰士們前赴後繼,最終取得了勝利。
战士们前赴后继,最终取得了胜利。
The soldiers advanced in waves and finally achieved victory.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who fights in a war, or metaphorically anyone who struggles for a cause.

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