鬇
compete; argue; strive for
Meanings
4 senses · 9 examplesverb
to contend; to compete; to vie for
Used for competitive situations, sports, or striving for goals.
We must win glory for the collective.
Everyone is scrambling to sign up.
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These two countries are competing for resources.
verb
to argue; to dispute; to debate
Used for verbal conflicts or discussions with opposing views.
They argued endlessly over this matter.
We must argue strongly on just grounds to protect our legitimate rights.
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This dispute lasted for a long time.
adverb
how; why (classical/literary)
archaicUsed in classical Chinese or early vernacular, often in set phrases like 争奈 (how can it be helped).
How can it be helped that fate plays tricks on people.
How could one know the pain of longing after this.
adverb
almost; nearly (dialectal)
archaicUsed in early vernacular or some dialects to indicate 'almost' or 'nearly', as in 争些儿 (almost nearly).
I almost fell down.