Basic Meaning
v
Common in contexts like 争第一 (zheng1 di4 yi1, strive for first place) or 争分夺秒 (zheng1 fen1 duo2 miao3, race against time).
to strive for; to contend for; to compete for.
力求得到或达到;争夺。
Words:
争夺争冠军争分夺秒力争上游争光
Synonyms:
夺
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 所有的参赛选手都在努力争夺冠军。All the contestants are striving hard for the championship.
- 为了争取好成绩,他每天都争分夺秒地学习。In order to achieve good grades, he races against the clock to study every day.
v
Often used for verbal disputes or disagreements, as in 争辩 (zheng1 bian4).
to argue; to dispute; to debate.
争执;争论。
Words:
争辩争吵争执争论百家争鸣
Sentences:
- 不要为这件小事和他争辩。Don't argue with him over such a small matter.
- 他俩经常因为意见不同而争论。They often debate because they have different opinions.
v
Implies a more serious or direct conflict, often physical or ideological, as in 斗争 (dou4 zheng1).
to fight; to struggle; to conflict.
争斗;因利害关系而冲突。
Words:
争斗斗争明争暗斗龙争虎斗鹬蚌相争
Synonyms:
斗
Sentences:
- 历史上的许多战争都是为了争夺资源而发生的。Many wars in history occurred because of struggles over resources.
- 我们应该团结,而不是内部争斗。We should unite, not fight internally.
Writing & Component
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Stroke Count6
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