仇敌 (chóu dí) — enemy
Definition
A formal, written word for 'enemy' that emphasizes a deep personal hatred, not just opposition. Stronger and more literary than 敌人, which is the everyday term.
noun
enemy
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 仇敌。Wǒ men yào jǐng tì wǒ men de chóu dí.We must be vigilant against our enemies.
- 仇敌。Zhè chǎng zhàn zhēng ràng tā men chéng wéi le chóu dí.This war made them become enemies.
- 仇敌，。Tā shì wǒ wèi chóu dí, dàn wǒ bìng bú hèn tā.He sees me as an enemy, but I don't hate him.
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