对敌 (duì dí) — the opposing side; enemy (in conflict or competition); rival (in a competitive setting)
Definition
As a noun, 对敌 refers to the opposing side in conflict or competition — your enemy or rival. It is more formal and used in contexts like military, strategy, or high-stakes contests, unlike the everyday 敌人 which centers on personal hatred.
noun
the opposing sideenemy (in conflict or competition)rival (in a competitive setting)
Examples
- 对敌，。Miàn duì qiáng dà de duì dí, wǒ men jué dìng xiān zhēn chá zài xíng dòng.Facing the powerful enemy, we decided to reconnoiter first and then act.
- 对敌，。Zhè chǎng bǐ sài de duì dí shí lì hěn qiáng, wǒ men bù néng qīng dí.The opponent in this match is very strong; we cannot underestimate the enemy.
- 对敌，。Yào xiǎng zhàn shèng duì dí, bì xū zhì dìng zhōu mì de jì huà.To defeat the enemy, one must make a thorough plan.
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