symbolic battle

language: zh

definitions

  1. A conflict fought through ideas, rhetoric, or symbols rather than physical force, used to represent a larger ideological or political struggle.
    zh: 象征性斗争
  2. A struggle performed for ceremonial or ritualistic purposes that lacks real-world impact or physical consequence.
    zh: 仪式性斗争

examples

  1. The debate over the new law became a symbolic battle for the nation's identity.

    关于新法律的辩论成了国家身份的象征性斗争。

  2. The annual parade included a symbolic battle between the two ancient clans to honor their history.

    年度游行包括两个古老氏族之间为了纪念历史而进行的象征性战斗。