Definition
应战 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to take on a battle or challenge'. It can be split by inserting time expressions, result complements, or measure words between '应' and '战', e.g., 应过一次战 (yìng guò yí cì zhàn). It is used both in military contexts (responding to an attack) and in non-military situations (accepting a competition or challenge).
v.o.
to meet an enemy attackto accept a challenge
Examples
- ，应战。Miàn duì dírén de jìngōng, wǒmen bìxū yǒnggǎn yìng zhàn.Facing the enemy's attack, we must respond bravely.
- ，，应战。Zhè cì guójì bǐsài, tā yǐjīng zhǔnbèi le hěn jiǔ, juédìng yìng zhàn.For this international competition, he has prepared for a long time and decided to accept the challenge.
- ，。Tā yǐjīng yìng guò yí cì zhàn le, jīngyàn fēngfù.He has already taken on a challenge once before and is very experienced.
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