斗智 (dòu zhì) — to engage in a battle of wits, to match wits

Definition

Literally 'fight wits,' meaning to outsmart an opponent through cleverness rather than force — a verbal or strategic contest. Used for chess, negotiations, debates, or any intellectual showdown.

verb

to engage in a battle of witsto match wits

Examples

，斗智。
Xià qí bù zhǐ shì bǐ jì shù, gèng shì dòu zhì.
Playing chess isn't just about comparing skill — it's a battle of wits.
，斗智。
Tán pàn de shí hou, shuāng fāng dōu zài dòu zhì.
During the negotiation, both sides were matching wits.
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Tā men dòu le yì huí zhì, zuì hòu shuí yě méi yíng.
They matched wits for a while, and in the end neither won.

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