decisive contest; confrontation; showdown
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to face off in a decisive contest; to have a showdown
Typically describes a formal competition, battle, or confrontation where a final winner is determined. Used in sports, games, and metaphorical struggles.
Liǎng两
zhī支
jìng劲
lǚ旅
jiāng将
zài在
jīn今
wǎn晚
duì对
jué决
。
The two strong teams will face off tonight.
Qí棋
tán坛
de的
liǎng两
wèi位
dà大
shī师
zhōng终
yú于
yào要
zài在
jué决
sài赛
zhōng中
duì对
jué决
le了
。
The two chess masters will finally have their showdown in the finals.
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Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
de的
hé核
xīn心
máo矛
dùn盾
shì是
zhèng正
yì义
yǔ与
xié邪
è恶
de的
zhōng终
jí极
duì对
jué决
。
The central conflict of this novel is the ultimate showdown between good and evil.
Shuāng双
fāng方
zài在
tán谈
pàn判
zhuō桌
shàng上
zài再
cì次
duì对
jué决
。
The two sides faced off again at the negotiating table.