Meaning
争斗 refers to active fighting, struggling, or contention between parties. It carries a sense of ongoing conflict or competition, whether physical combat or metaphorical struggle for power, resources, or position. The word emphasizes the dynamic, competitive nature of the conflict rather than just disagreement.
Usage
争斗 is commonly used in both literal contexts (physical fights, battles) and figurative contexts (power struggles, competitive situations). It appears frequently in written Chinese, news reports, and formal speech. The tone is relatively neutral to formal, and it often describes conflicts between groups, factions, or individuals vying for dominance or advantage.
Examples
- 01两个部落之间的争斗持续了很多年。.The struggle between the two tribes lasted for many years.
- 02公司高层的权力争斗影响了业务发展。.The power struggle among company executives affected business development.
Characters
Measure words
- 场一场争斗
- 次几次争斗
Common collocations
- 内部争斗internal strife
- 权力争斗power struggle
- 激烈的争斗fierce struggle
- 停止争斗to stop fighting
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters independently relate to conflict: 争 originally depicted two hands pulling at something, suggesting competition, while 斗 shows two people or hands in confrontation. Together they reinforce the concept of active fighting or struggling.