Chinese word dictionary

敌对

dí duì · hostile; enemy (factions); combative

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Word information

Simplified敌对

Traditional敵對

Pinyindí duì

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Character breakdown

Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.

敌dí

enemy, foe, rival; to match; to resist

对duì

correct, right; facing, opposed

How to learn 敌对

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对duì

right; correct; towards; at; for; concerning; regarding; to treat (sb a certain way); to face; (bound form) opposite; facing; matching; to match together; to adjust; to fit; to suit; to answer; to reply; to add; to pour in (a fluid); to check; to compare; classifier: couple; pair

对不起duìbuqǐ

I'm sorry; excuse me; I beg your pardon; to let (sb) down; to disappoint

对话duìhuà

to talk (with sb); dialogue; conversation

对方duìfāng

the other person; the other side; the other party

对面duìmiàn

(sitting) opposite; across (the street); directly in front; to be face to face

对于duìyú

regarding; as far as (sth) is concerned; with regard to