English–Chinese
“face off” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinduì zhì
Example
门口的两队人马正在对峙。mén kǒu de liǎng duì rén mǎ zhèng zài duì zhì
The two groups at the entrance are facing off.
How to say “face off” in Chinese
“Face off” in Chinese is 对峙 (duì zhì).
Two sides hold their ground while facing each other in a tense standstill.
Example sentences with 对峙
两国军队在边境短暂对峙后撤离。liǎng guó jūn duì zài biān jìng duǎn zàn duì zhì hòu chè lí
After the two countries' armies briefly faced off at the border, they withdrew.
Tips for using 对峙
- In everyday conversation, this word has a formal, news-like tone and often appears in reports or serious descriptions rather than casual talk.