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旗鼓相当

Word · IdiomTraditional旗鼓相當

evenly matched; equal in strength

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

idiom

to be evenly matched; to be equal in strength; to be comparable

neutral

Used to describe two competing parties (teams, armies, opponents) that are equal in strength or capability. Often used in sports, military, or competitive contexts.

Zhè这
liǎng两
gè个
zú足
qiú球
duì队
qí旗
gǔ鼓
xiāng相
dāng当
 ,
yī一
dìng定
yǒu有
yī一
chǎng场
jīng精
cǎi彩
de的
bǐ比
sài赛
 。

These two football teams are evenly matched; there will definitely be a wonderful match.

Shuāng双
fāng方
shí实
lì力
qí旗
gǔ鼓
xiāng相
dāng当
 ,
nán难
fēn分
shèng胜
fù负
 。

Both sides are equally strong in strength, making it hard to determine the winner.

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Zhè这
liǎng两
zhī支
jūn军
duì队
zài在
zhuāng装
bèi备
shàng上
qí旗
gǔ鼓
xiāng相
dāng当
 。

These two armies are evenly matched in terms of equipment.