Definition
备战 (bèi zhàn) means 'to prepare for war' or, figuratively, to prepare intensively for a major event like an exam or competition. It focuses on the preparation phase, unlike 作战 (zuò zhàn), which means 'to fight' or 'to engage in combat'—the actual action. The figurative use is common in modern contexts (e.g., 备战高考 'prepare for the college entrance exam').
verb
to prepare for war(figurative) to prepare intensively for a major event (e.g., exam, competition)
Examples
- 备战，。Jūnduì zhèngzài jījí bèi zhàn, yǐ fáng dírén rùqīn.The army is actively preparing for war to guard against enemy invasion.
- ，备战。Wèile kǎo shàng lǐxiǎng de dàxué, tā měitiān bèi zhàn dào shēnyè.To get into his dream university, he prepares intensively until late every night.
- 备战。Yùndòngyuán men zhèngzài wèi Àoyùnhuì bèi zhàn.The athletes are preparing intensively for the Olympics.
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