旗鼓相当 (qí gǔ xiāng dāng) — evenly matched, comparable in strength or ability
Definition
A formal chengyu meaning two sides are evenly matched — equally strong in ability or power, with no clear winner. Often used for competitors (teams, companies, rivals) rather than people in daily talk.
idiom
evenly matchedcomparable in strength or ability
Examples
- 旗鼓相当，。Zhè liǎng zhī qiú duì qí gǔ xiāng dāng, shuí yíng dōu hěn nán shuō.These two teams are evenly matched — it's hard to say who will win.
- 旗鼓相当，。Tā men liǎ de qí yì qí gǔ xiāng dāng, měi pán qí dōu xià dé hěn jī liè.Their chess skills are comparable; every game is fiercely contested.
- 旗鼓相当，。Liǎng gè gōng sī zài jì shù shàng qí gǔ xiāng dāng, hé zuò bǐ jìng zhēng gèng yǒu lì.The two companies are evenly matched in technology — cooperation is more beneficial than competition.
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