Definition
争端 (zhēng duān) is a noun referring to a formal, often international or political dispute or conflict. It is more serious and formal than 纠纷 (jiū fēn), which can cover everyday disagreements or legal disputes. Unlike the verbs 争论 (to argue) and 争议 (to dispute), 争端 functions as a noun (subject/object).
noun
disputecontroversyconflict
Examples
- 争端。Liǎng guó zhī jiān de màoyì zhēng duān yǐjīng chíxù duō nián le.The trade dispute between the two countries has been going on for years.
- 争端。Tāmen yòng tánpàn jiějué le zhè chǎng zhēng duān.They resolved this dispute through negotiation.
- 争端。Zhè cì biānjiè zhēng duān yǐnfā le guójì guānzhù.This border dispute has drawn international attention.
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