干戈 (gān gē): Warfare / Armed conflict (Noun) — Meaning & Stroke Order

They don't want to fight, so they laid down their weapons.

They ultimately did not resort to warfare but chose peaceful dialogue instead.

Although the negotiations broke down, both sides tried their best to avoid direct armed confrontation.

To avoid armed conflict, diplomats worked hard to resolve the dispute through negotiations.

We just have a difference of opinion; it's not worth going to war over this.