hat6 zin3 zang1核戰爭核战争
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Definition
Nuclear war.
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How it's used
This term is used in formal or serious discussions about global security and international relations. It carries a heavy, ominous tone and is rarely used in casual small talk unless discussing hypothetical doomsday scenarios. While it is the standard term, speakers often use the shorter form 核戰 when the context is already clear.
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If a nuclear war breaks out, the world is doomed.
Are you afraid that a nuclear war will happen?
Related words
Common phrases
outbreak of nuclear war
nuclear war threat
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