fight in a contest; wrestle; compete fiercely
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to fight in a contest; to wrestle; to engage in a physical duel
Originally refers to a form of ancient combat or sport, like gladiatorial combat. In modern usage, it can metaphorically describe any fierce competition or struggle.
Gǔ古
Luó罗
mǎ马
de的
jué角
dòu斗
shì士
zài在
jué角
dòu斗
chǎng场
jìn进
xíng行
shēng生
sǐ死
bó搏
dòu斗
。
Ancient Roman gladiators fought life-or-death battles in the arena.
Zhè这
liǎng两
zhī支
duì队
wǔ伍
jiāng将
zài在
jué决
sài赛
zhōng中
jī激
liè烈
jué角
dòu斗
。
These two teams will compete fiercely in the finals.
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Zhè这
bù部
xiǎo小
shuō说
miáo描
xiě写
le了
quán权
lì力
yǔ与
yù欲
wàng望
de的
jué角
dòu斗
。
This novel depicts the struggle between power and desire.
Jué角
dòu斗
chǎng场
lǐ里
zuò座
wú无
xū虚
xí席
。
The arena was packed.