硬仗 (yìng zhàng) — tough battle (military); difficult task (figurative)
Definition
A figurative 'tough battle' used for a hard challenge or grueling task. Always paired with 打赢/打 or called 一场 ∼ — it keeps the metaphor of combat throughout.
noun
tough battle (military)difficult task (figurative)
Examples
- 硬仗。Zhè chǎng yìng zhàng chí xù le sān tiān sān yè.This tough battle lasted three days and three nights.
- 硬仗。Wán chéng zhè ge xiàng mù duì wǒ men lái shuō shì yì chǎng yìng zhàng.Completing this project is a tough battle for us.
- 硬仗。Dǎ yíng zhè chǎng yìng zhàng xū yào dà jiā de nǔ lì.Winning this tough battle requires everyone's effort.
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