征【zhēng】
HSK 7-9
- journey
- trip
- expedition
- to go on long campaign
- to attack
Generated definitions (experimental)
- journey
- trip
- expedition
- to go on long campaign
- to attack
This meaning refers to traveling from one place to another, often implying a significant distance or purpose.
We plan to undertake a long journey.
His journey will take him through several countries.
This definition signifies a shorter or more casual travel experience compared to a journey, often for leisure or business.
We are going to the seaside next month; it will be a relaxing trip.
This meaning relates to a journey undertaken for a specific purpose, often involving exploration or research.
The scientists organized an expedition to the Arctic.
This usage describes a journey that is part of an extended military operation or a prolonged effort in a specific context.
The army is preparing to go on a long campaign.
This meaning refers to a specific action of initiating aggression or confrontation against an opponent or target.
He decided to carry out an attack at dawn.
The government is preparing to launch a surprise attack on the enemy, starting this operation.
Generated collocations (experimental)
zhēng tú征途journeyzhēng chéng征程journeyzhēng zhàn征战to go on a long campaignzhēng fú征服to conquerzhēng zhào征兆omen (as in signs before a journey or expedition)zhēng yī征衣expeditionary clothingzhēng jí征集to collect (as in gathering resources for a journey)zhēng shuì征税to levy taxes (often related to funding expeditions)zhēng bīng征兵to conscript soldierszhēng tǎo征讨to launch a military expedition againstyuǎn zhēng远征long expeditionzhēng fú zhě征服者conqueror