轻敌 (qīng dí) — to underestimate the enemy; to underestimate an opponent (in competition)
Definition
轻敌 (qīngdí) means to underestimate your opponent — taken lightly rather than underestimated in ability. It pairs specifically with an adversary or rival (对手), not with self or general ability.
verb
to underestimate the enemyto underestimate an opponent (in competition)
Examples
- 轻敌，。Zhè cì bǐ sài wǒ men bù néng qīng dí, duì shǒu hěn qiáng.In this match we must not underestimate the enemy; the opponent is very strong.
- 轻敌，。Tā yīn wèi qīng dí le duì shǒu, shū diào le zhěng chǎng bǐ sài.Because he underestimated his opponent, he lost the entire match.
- 轻敌。Zhàn chǎng shàng zuì jì huì de jiù shì qīng dí qīng bù dé.On the battlefield, what is most taboo is that you must not underestimate the enemy.
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