Definition
长征 (cháng zhēng) refers specifically to the Long March (1934–1935) of the Chinese Red Army, a pivotal historical event. It is also used as a general term for any long, arduous journey or undertaking, and as a verb meaning 'to go on such a march'.
noun
the Long March (the 1934–1935 strategic retreat of the Chinese Red Army)a longarduous journey or undertaking
verb
to go on a long march or expedition
Examples
- 长征。cháng zhēng shì Zhōngguó gémìng shǐ shàng zuì zhòngyào de shìjiàn zhī yī.The Long March is one of the most important events in the history of the Chinese revolution.
- ，。Chuàngyè jiù xiàng yí cì cháng zhēng, xūyào yìlì hé yǒngqì.Starting a business is like a long march — it requires perseverance and courage.
- 长征，陕。Hóngjūn cháng zhēng le liǎng wàn wǔ qiān lǐ, zuìzhōng dàodá Shǎnběi.The Red Army marched 25,000 li and finally reached northern Shaanxi.
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