决斗 (jué dòu) — to duel; to engage in a decisive struggle or battle
Definition
A formal/elevated verb for a one-on-one duel or decisive fight (often with swords), or by extension a fierce head-to-head contest between two rivals. Unlike everyday fighting words like 打, it implies a ritualized or decisive confrontation.
verb
to duelto engage in a decisive struggle or battle
Examples
- 决斗。Tā men jué dìng yòng jiàn jué dòu.They decided to duel with swords.
- 决斗。Liǎng jiā gōng sī zài shì chǎng shàng jué dòu.The two companies are dueling in the market.
- 决斗。Tā men wèi guàn jūn jué dòu.They duel for the championship.
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