Definition
树敌 is a verb-object compound (离合词) meaning 'to make an enemy' or 'to antagonize'. The verb 树 means 'to establish/set up' and the noun 敌 means 'enemy'. When you want to specify the number of enemies or add a modifier, you split the compound: 树了一个敌, 树了很多敌. To specify who you make an enemy of, use 跟/与 + person + 树敌, e.g., 跟他树敌.
v.o.
to make an enemy (of someone)to antagonize
Examples
- ，树敌。Tā yīnwèi shuōhuà tài zhí, shù dí hěn duō.He made many enemies because he spoke too bluntly.
- 。Tā shù le hěn duō dí.He made many enemies.
- ，树敌。Zài zhíchǎng shàng, bú yào qīngyì shù dí.In the workplace, don't easily make enemies.
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