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“opponent” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinduì shǒu

Example

这次比赛的对手很强。zhè cì bǐ sài de duì shǒu hěn qiáng

The opponent in this match is very strong.

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How to say “opponent” in Chinese

“Opponent” in Chinese is 对手 (duì shǒu).

The person or team on the other side of a contest, whose performance directly tests one's own.

Full entry for 对手: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 对手

他是我多年的对手。tā shì wǒ duō nián de duì shǒu

He has been my rival for many years.

Tips for using 对手

  • The word can describe a competitor in an ongoing business or sports situation, so it does not require a single match or a known winner.

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