wui6 zin3會戰会战
Jyutpingwui6 zin3
Yalewuih jin
Definition
Pitched battle; a large-scale battle involving massive forces on a prearranged time and place.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a decisive, large-scale engagement where both sides have prepared to commit significant forces to a predetermined location. It carries a sense of gravity and historical weight, often used in the context of military history or strategic analysis. Unlike a skirmish or a sudden ambush, it implies a formal confrontation where the outcome is expected to shift the course of a conflict.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
This pitched battle has been going on for a whole month.
Do you know which pitched battle was the most tragic?
Related words
Common phrases
a pitched battle breaks out
to participate in a pitched battle
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe small-scale fights or arguments between individuals, as it is strictly reserved for large-scale military or historical contexts.
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