明争暗斗 (míng zhēng àn dòu) — open conflict and covert maneuvering (between rivals); both overt and covert struggle

Definizione

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

Esempi

  • 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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