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长征
cháng zhēng
Meaning
- expedition
- long journey
Definition
特指中国工农红军1934—1936年由江西瑞金出发，历时两年，行程二万五千里的战略转移。也泛指长途跋涉或漫长的过程。
Specifically refers to the strategic retreat of the Chinese Red Army from 1934 to 1936, covering 25,000 li (about 12,500 km) from Ruijin, Jiangxi. Also generally refers to a long journey or arduous process.
Usage
“长征”作为历史专有名词时，通常大写（但中文无大写）；作为普通名词时，可用来比喻任何需要长期努力和坚持的事业或旅程。
As a historical proper noun, it is capitalized (though Chinese has no capitalization); as a common noun, it is used to metaphorically describe any enterprise or journey requiring long-term effort and perseverance.
Examples
- 1 红军长征是中国革命史上的伟大壮举。 (The Long March of the Red Army is a great feat in the history of the Chinese revolution.)
- 2 这项工程就像一次技术长征，需要数十年才能完成。 (This project is like a technological Long March, requiring decades to complete.)
- 3 在人生长征中，我们要不断克服困难。 (In the Long March of life, we must constantly overcome difficulties.)
- 4 他们开始了为期一个月的徒步长征，从北京走到上海。 (They began a month-long hiking Long March from Beijing to Shanghai.)
- 5 学习一门新语言是一场漫长的长征，需要耐心和毅力。 (Learning a new language is a long Long March, requiring patience and perseverance.)
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