Definition
搏斗 (bó dòu) means 'to fight physically, to wrestle' and is also used metaphorically for struggling against hardships. It implies direct, intense physical contact, unlike 打架 (casual scuffle) or 战斗 (organized combat). For ideological struggle use 斗争; for striving with determination use 拼搏.
verb
to fightto wrestle (physically)to struggle (against difficulties, fate, etc.)
Examples
- 搏斗。Liǎng gè xuǎnshǒu zài tái shàng jīliè bó dòu.The two contestants wrestled fiercely on stage.
- 搏斗。Duō nián lái tāmen yìzhí yǔ bìngmó bó dòu.For years they have been struggling against disease.
- 搏斗。Shìbīng men yǔ dírén yīngyǒng bó dòu.The soldiers fought bravely against the enemy.
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