争斗 (zhēng dòu) — to fight (physically or verbally); to struggle; to contend (for power, resources, etc.)
Definition
争斗 (zhēngdòu) is a formal/literary verb meaning 'to fight' or 'to struggle/contend,' often over power, territory, or resources — more written and intense than the everyday 打架, which is physical brawling between people.
verb
to fight (physically or verbally)to struggleto contend (for power, resources, etc.)
Examples
- 争斗。Zhè liǎng zhī gǒu wèi le shí wù zài zhēng dòu.These two dogs are fighting over food.
- 争斗。Tā men yīn wèi yì jiàn bù hé ér zhēng dòu qǐ lái.They started to quarrel because of differing opinions.
- 争斗。Lì shǐ shàng gè pài shì lì wèi quán lì bú duàn zhēng dòu.Throughout history, various factions have constantly struggled for power.
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