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决斗 (jué dòu) — to duel; to engage in a decisive struggle or battle

Definition

A formal/elevated verb for a one-on-one duel or decisive fight (often with swords), or by extension a fierce head-to-head contest between two rivals. Unlike everyday fighting words like 打, it implies a ritualized or decisive confrontation.

verb
to duelto engage in a decisive struggle or battle

Examples

  • 决斗。
    Tā men jué dìng yòng jiàn jué dòu.
    They decided to duel with swords.
  • 决斗。
    Liǎng jiā gōng sī zài shì chǎng shàng jué dòu.
    The two companies are dueling in the market.
  • 决斗。
    Tā men wèi guàn jūn jué dòu.
    They duel for the championship.
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Conflict & Agreement

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