English–Chinese
“be at odds” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhēn fēng xiāng duì
Example
他们在会议上针锋相对，气氛很紧张。tā men zài huì yì shàng zhēn fēng xiāng duì qì fēn hěn jǐn zhāng
They were at odds during the meeting, and the atmosphere was tense.
How to say “be at odds” in Chinese
“Be at odds” in Chinese is 针锋相对 (zhēn fēng xiāng duì).
Two opposing sides meet point to point, each pressing hard against the other's position.
Example sentences with 针锋相对
电视辩论中，候选人互相针锋相对，场面一度紧张。diàn shì biàn lùn zhōng hòu xuǎn rén hù xiāng zhēn fēng xiāng duì chǎng miàn yí dù jǐn zhāng
During a televised debate, the candidates were sharply at odds, and the scene was tense for a while.
Tips for using 针锋相对
- In a meeting or negotiation, this idiom highlights active opposition from both sides rather than a quiet difference of opinion.