Chinese word

对弈

Pronunciation

Pinyinduì yì

Meaning

  • verbplay chess

Example

他们正在对弈，别打扰。tā men zhèng zài duì yì bié dá rǎo

They are playing chess; don't disturb them.

Illustration for 对弈 (play chess)

More examples

在比赛中，他们与对手激烈对弈。zài bǐ sài zhōng tā men yǔ duì shǒu jī liè duì yì

During the competition, they are playing a fierce chess match against their opponent.

Core concept

Two opponents meet across a board, make moves in turn, and try to defeat each other.

Common phrases

  • 与对手对弈yǔ duì shǒu duì yì

    play chess against an opponent

  • 人机对弈rén jī duì yì

    play chess against a computer

  • 线下对弈xiàn xià duì yì

    play chess offline

Similar words

下棋xià qí: Playing a board game such as chess by moving pieces or stones.
对战duì zhàn: Competing directly against an opponent for victory.
比赛bǐ sài: Taking part in a rule-based sport or game to decide who wins.

Definition in Chinese

两人或双方在棋类或棋盘游戏中进行下棋、较量胜负的行为或过程。liǎng rén huò shuāng fāng zài qí lèi huò qí pán yóu xì zhōng jìn xíng xià qí jiào liàng shèng fù de xíng wéi huò guò chéng

Word origin

对弈 (duìyì, "play chess") combines 对 (duì, "face") with 弈 (yì, "play chess"), presenting the game as a contest between opposing sides.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 对弈 (duìyì, "play chess") sounds formal and deliberate, so it fits a match description or written account better than casual talk about a game.

Other meanings

  • compete in a gameverb
  • play against someoneverb

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