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noun HSK 5
Traditional 戰術
zhàn shù
tactics · tactical strategy

Meaning

战术 refers to the specific methods, plans, or maneuvers used to achieve a particular goal, especially in military contexts, sports, or competitive situations. It contrasts with 战略 (strategy), which refers to overall long-term planning, while 战术 focuses on immediate, practical execution.

Usage

Commonly used in military, sports, business, and gaming contexts. Often appears in phrases like 战术安排 (tactical arrangement) or 改变战术 (change tactics). The term emphasizes concrete, short-term actions rather than broad strategic vision.

Examples

  1. 01
    教练在中场休息时调整了球队的战术。
    Jiào liàn zài zhōng chǎng xiū xi shí tiáo zhěng le qiú duì de zhàn shù.
    The coach adjusted the team's tactics during halftime.
  2. 02
    这次军事行动需要制定详细的战术计划。
    Zhè cì jūn shì xíng dòng xū yào zhì dìng xiáng xì de zhàn shù jì huà.
    This military operation requires formulating a detailed tactical plan.

Characters

Measure words

  • 种zhǒng一种战术
  • 套tào一套战术

Common collocations

  • 战术安排
    zhàn shù ān pái
    tactical arrangement
  • 改变战术
    gǎi biàn zhàn shù
    to change tactics
  • 战术训练
    zhàn shù xùn liàn
    tactical training
  • 战术配合
    zhàn shù pèi hé
    tactical coordination

Origin

Compound of 战 (battle/war) and 术 (method/technique). The term originated in military terminology, literally meaning 'methods of warfare,' and has expanded to other competitive domains.

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