斗智斗勇 (dǒu) — to compete with both intelligence and courage; a contest of wits and bravery
Definition
A set phrase meaning to match wits and courage against an opponent — a head-to-head contest of cleverness and bravery, not a one-sided effort.
verb
to compete with both intelligence and couragea contest of wits and bravery
Examples
- 斗智斗勇，。Zhè chǎng bǐ sài shuāng fāng dǒu, fēi cháng jīng cǎi.In this match, both sides competed with intelligence and courage; it was very exciting.
- ，斗智斗勇，。Tán pàn zhōng, tā men dǒu, zuì hòu dá chéng le xié yì.During the negotiations, they engaged in a contest of wits and bravery and finally reached an agreement.
- ，斗智斗勇。Zài zhàn chǎng shàng, jiàng lǐng men xū yào dǒu cái néng qǔ shèng.On the battlefield, generals need to compete with both intelligence and courage to win.
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