HSK · Level 37
120 words
Chinese word
对立
Pronunciation
Pinyinduì lì
Meaning
- verboppose
Example
双方在这个问题上对立。shuāng fāng zài zhè ge wèn tí shàng duì lì
The two sides oppose each other on this issue.
More examples
政府和反对派对立，局势很紧张。zhèng fǔ hé fǎn duì pài duì lì jú shì hěn jǐn zhāng
The government and the opposition oppose each other, and the situation is very tense.
Core concept
Opposing sides remain set against each other because their positions or interests do not align.
Common phrases
双方对立shuāng fāng duì lì
oppose each other
与政府对立yǔ zhèng fǔ duì lì
oppose the government
互相对立hù xiāng duì lì
oppose each other
Similar words
冲突chōng tū: Come into conflict when different positions or actions collide.
对抗duì kàng: Face an opponent directly through force, action, or other means.
争执zhēng zhí: Argue with someone about words, claims, or a position.
争论zhēng lùn: Exchange views and reasons in a discussion about what is right.
Definition in Chinese
指双方在观点或利益上处于明确相反或持续对抗的状态，但不必然指发生暴力或实际冲突。zhǐ shuāng fāng zài guān diǎn huò lì yì shàng chǔ yú míng què xiāng fǎn huò chí xù duì kàng de zhuàng tài dàn bú bì rán zhǐ fā shēng bào lì huò shí jì chōng tū
Word origin
对 (duì, "face") + 立 (lì, "stand") combines facing with standing firm, giving the compound its sense of opposing positions.
Usage tips
- A brief quarrel is usually treated as an event, but this word more often describes a continuing divide between sides, interests, or viewpoints.