战书 (zhàn shū) — written declaration of war; letter of challenge

Definition

战书 is a formal written document, either a declaration of war between nations or a challenge letter to a duel/contest. It refers to the physical letter itself, not the act of declaring war.

noun

written declaration of warletter of challenge

Measure word · 封

Examples

，战书。
Gǔ dài liǎng guó jiāo zhàn qián, cháng huì xiān xià zhàn shū.
In ancient times, before two countries went to war, they would often first send a written declaration of war.
战书，。
Dí fāng sòng lái zhàn shū, yāo qiú wǒ men sān tiān nèi tóu xiáng.
The enemy sent a declaration of war, demanding we surrender within three days.
战书，。
Liǎng zhī qiú duì zài sài qián hù xiāng xià le zhàn shū, qì fen fēi cháng jǐn zhāng.
The two teams exchanged letters of challenge before the match, and the atmosphere was very tense.

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