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斗 (dòu): to fight; to struggle; to condemn; to censure; to contend; to put together; coming together; variant of 鬭|斗[dou4]; variant of 鬥|斗[dou4]

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HSK 7verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to fight; to struggle; to condemn; to censure; to contend; to put together; coming together; variant of 鬭|斗[dou4]; variant of 鬥|斗[dou4]
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
4
Radical
斗
Structure
独体结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to fight
  • to struggle
  • to condemn
  • to censure
  • to contend
  • to put together
  • coming together
  • variant of 鬭|斗[dou4]
  • variant of 鬥|斗[dou4]

Chinese explanation

  • 用语言或行动与对方较量、争斗,试图分出高低胜负
  • 也指双方对抗、比赛,如争斗、战斗、斗争
  • 还可表示使动物相斗或互相较量。

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Example sentences

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Two roosters started fighting in the yard, wings flapping and dust flying.

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When he was young, he had a hot temper and often bickered with others over trivial matters.

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After three years of hard work, she finally defeated all her opponents and won the championship.

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The two countries have been fighting over resources for years, and the common people are suffering terribly.

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