enemy; opponent; rival
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
enemy; foe; sworn enemy
Refers to a person or group one is in direct opposition or conflict with. Can be used in compounds like '死对头' (sworn/archenemy).
Tā他
men们
zài在
shāng商
yè业
shàng上
shì是
sǐ死
duì对
tou头
。
They are sworn enemies in business.
Zhè这
duì对
yuān冤
jia家
duì对
tou头
yòu又
chǎo吵
qǐ起
lái来
le了
。
This pair of adversaries has started arguing again.
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Tā他
yù遇
dào到
le了
zhèng政
zhì治
shàng上
de的
duì对
tou头
。
He encountered a political enemy.
noun
opponent; rival; adversary
A person or team one competes against, often in a game, sport, or contest.
Tā他
zài在
jué决
sài赛
zhōng中
yù遇
dào到
le了
yī一
ge个
qiáng强
jìng劲
de的
duì对
tou头
。
He encountered a strong opponent in the finals.
Zhè这
cì次
bǐ比
sài赛
，
wǒ我
men们
duì队
méi没
yǒu有
zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
duì对
tou头
。
In this competition, our team doesn't have a real rival.
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Qí棋
féng逢
duì对
shǒu手
，
jiàng将
yù遇
liáng良
cái才
。
Meeting one's match in chess is like a general meeting a talented officer. (idiom: finding a worthy opponent)