be a match for; equal to
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to be a match for; to be equal to; to be capable of competing with
informalColloquial expression used chiefly in northern China. The term "个儿" refers to stature or ability, and "是个儿" indicates that someone is a worthy opponent. Often used in negative constructions or rhetorical questions to suggest that the other person is not capable of competing.
Lùn论
gàn干
lì力
qì气
huó活
wǒ我
bù不
shì是
tā他
de的
gè个
r儿
。
When it comes to doing physical labor, I am no match for him.
Gēn跟
wǒ我
xià下
qí棋
，
nǐ你
shì是
gè个
r儿
ma吗
？
Playing chess with me—are you a match?
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Nǐ你
xiǎng想
gēn跟
tā他
bǐ比
shuāi摔
jiāo跤
？
Nǐ你
kě可
bù不
shì是
tā他
de的
gè个
r儿
。
You want to compete with him in wrestling? You are definitely not his match.