明争暗斗 (míng zhēng àn dòu) — open conflict and covert maneuvering (between rivals); both overt and covert struggle
Definition
An idiom for rivals fighting on two fronts: 明争 (open rivalry) paired with 暗斗 (secret maneuvering). The two halves must stay together — do not split or substitute characters.
idiom
open conflict and covert maneuvering (between rivals)both overt and covert struggle
Examples
- 明争暗斗，。Gōng sī nèi bù míng zhēng àn dòu, yǐng xiǎng le fā zhǎn.The open and covert struggles within the company affected its development.
- ，明争暗斗。Tā men biǎo miàn shàng hé zuò, shí jì shang míng zhēng àn dòu.They cooperate on the surface but are actually engaged in open and hidden struggles.
- 明争暗斗。Zhè chǎng míng zhēng àn dòu chí xù le hǎo jǐ nián.This round of open and covert struggles lasted several years.
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