Definition
抗衡 (kàng héng) means 'to compete with' or 'to match in strength', emphasizing that two sides are evenly matched or on par. It differs from 较量 (jiào liàng), which focuses on measuring oneself against an opponent in a contest, and from 对抗 (duì kàng), which implies active resistance or opposition rather than equal competition.
verb
to compete withto vie withto counterto match (in strength or power)
Examples
- 抗衡。Liǎng ge gōngsī zài guójì shìchǎng shàng jīliè kàng héng.The two companies are fiercely competing in the international market.
- ，抗衡。Zhège guójiā de jūnduì suī xiǎo, dàn yǒu nénglì yǔ dàguó kàng héng.This country's military is small but capable of countering a large country.
- ，抗衡。Tā de shílì hěn qiáng, hěn shǎo yǒu rén néng yǔ tā kàng héng.His ability is very strong; few can match him.
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