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adjective / verb HSK 5
Traditional 敵對
dí duì
hostile · antagonistic · to be hostile toward

Meaning

敌对 describes a relationship marked by opposition, hostility, or antagonism between parties. It can refer to interpersonal conflicts, political opposition, or military adversaries. The term emphasizes active opposition rather than mere disagreement.

Usage

Commonly used in formal contexts like news, politics, and international relations to describe hostile nations, parties, or forces. Can also describe personal attitudes of strong opposition. Often appears in phrases like 敌对势力 (hostile forces) or 敌对态度 (hostile attitude).

Examples

  1. 01
    两国之间存在敌对关系已经很多年了。
    Liǎng guó zhī jiān cún zài dí duì guān xì yǐ jīng hěn duō nián le.
    A hostile relationship has existed between the two countries for many years.
  2. 02
    他对新来的同事表现出敌对态度。
    Tā duì xīn lái de tóng shì biǎo xiàn chū dí duì tài dù.
    He showed a hostile attitude toward the new colleague.

Characters

Common collocations

  • 敌对势力
    dí duì shì lì
    hostile forces
  • 敌对态度
    dí duì tài dù
    hostile attitude
  • 敌对关系
    dí duì guān xì
    hostile relationship
  • 敌对国家
    dí duì guó jiā
    hostile nation

Antonyms

Origin

Combines 敌 (enemy) with 对 (toward/facing), literally meaning 'facing as enemies' or 'treating as an adversary.'

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