战斗

戰鬥

zhàndòu

verb HSK 4 #1,514

Meanings

Both characters mean fighting - 战 emphasizes warfare, 斗 emphasizes struggle.

HSK 3

这场战斗持续了三天。

Zhè chǎng zhàndòu chíxù le sān tiān.

This battle lasted three days.

HSK 4

士兵们在战斗中表现勇敢。

Shìbīng men zài zhàndòu zhōng biǎoxiàn yǒnggǎn.

The soldiers showed bravery in battle.

HSK 4

他们为自由而战斗。

Tāmen wèi zìyóu ér zhàndòu.

They fought for freedom.

usage

战斗力 (zhàndòulì) means "fighting power" and is used colloquially to describe energy or capability.

战 zhàn

斗 dǒu