硬仗

yìngzhàng

noun #23,750

Measure Word

一场硬仗 chǎng

Meanings

1 tough battle
2 hard fight
3 difficult task
4 challenging mission

Characters

hard; tough; firm

battle; fight; to rely on

Examples

这场谈判是一场真正的硬仗。

Zhè chǎng tánpàn shì yī chǎng zhēnzhèng de yìngzhàng.

This negotiation is a real tough battle.

公司准备好打一场硬仗，赢得市场份额。

Gōngsī zhǔnbèi hǎo dǎ yī chǎng yìngzhàng, yíngdé shìchǎng fèn'é.

The company is ready to fight a hard battle to win market share.

Tips

usage

硬仗 is often used figuratively in business, politics, and sports for any contest or challenge requiring great effort. 打硬仗 (to fight a tough battle) is a common collocation.

Stroke Order

硬 yìng

仗 zhàng