对峙 (duì zhì) — to confront, to face off against
Definition
对峙 describes two opposing sides locked in a standoff — military, police, or verbal. Stronger and more drawn-out than 面对 ('face'), and more static than 对抗 ('actively resist/fight back').
verb
to confrontto face off against
Examples
- 对峙。Liǎng jūn duì zhì le sān tiān sān yè.The two armies faced off for three days and nights.
- 对峙。Jǐng chá yǔ xián yí rén duì zhì le yí gè xiǎo shí.The police confronted the suspect for an hour.
- ，对峙。Shuāng fāng yì jiàn bù tóng, duì zhì bú xià.The two sides had different opinions and could not reach agreement.
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