Meaning
争执 refers to a disagreement or argument between two or more people, often involving differing opinions or interests. It can describe both the act of arguing and the dispute itself. The word carries a somewhat formal or serious tone, suggesting a more substantial disagreement than a casual quarrel.
Usage
争执 is commonly used in written Chinese and formal speech to describe conflicts or disagreements. It's less casual than 吵架 (to quarrel) and often appears in news reports, legal contexts, or when describing workplace or interpersonal disputes. Native speakers use it when they want to emphasize the substantive nature of the disagreement rather than just emotional friction.
Examples
- 01他们因为工资问题发生了争执。.They had a dispute over salary issues.
- 02为了避免不必要的争执，我们应该好好沟通。, .To avoid unnecessary disputes, we should communicate properly.
Characters
Measure words
- 场一场争执
- 次一次争执
Common collocations
- 发生争执a dispute arises
- 避免争执to avoid disputes
- 激烈的争执intense dispute
- 陷入争执to fall into dispute
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 争 (to contend) with 执 (to hold firmly), literally suggesting 'to hold firmly to one's contention' or 'to persist in arguing one's position.'