Definition
仗 is a bound form (b.f.) that appears inside compound words, not as an independent word in modern Mandarin. It clusters into three main meaning groups: (1) 'weapons, arms' in words like 仪仗 (ceremonial guard) and 兵仗 (weapons); (2) 'battle, war' in words like 打仗 (to fight) and 胜仗 (victorious battle); and (3) 'to rely on, depend on' in words like 倚仗 (to rely on) and 仗义 (loyal/righteous).
b.f.
(bound form) weaponsarms(bound form) battlewar(bound form) to rely onto depend on
Examples
- ，。Gāng dǎ le yì chǎng shèng zhàng, shìbīng men dōu hěn gāoxìng.We just won a battle, and the soldiers are all very happy.
- 仗。Tā xǐhuan yǐ zhàng zìjǐ de quánlì qīfu rén.He likes to rely on his own power to bully others.
- ，。Zhège rén hěn zhàng yì, kěyǐ xìnrèn.This person is very loyal and can be trusted.
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