Meaning
敌意 refers to feelings of hostility, unfriendliness, or antagonism toward someone or something. It describes an attitude of opposition or ill will, often manifesting in cold behavior, harsh words, or aggressive actions. The term combines 敌 (enemy) with 意 (intention/feeling) to literally mean 'enemy intention' or 'hostile feeling.'
Usage
敌意 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe attitudes ranging from mild unfriendliness to outright animosity. It frequently appears with verbs like 充满 (to be filled with), 表现 (to show), 怀有 (to harbor), and 消除 (to eliminate). The term is more formal than colloquial expressions for dislike.
Examples
- 01他的眼神里充满了敌意。.His eyes were filled with hostility.
- 02我们应该消除彼此之间的敌意，寻求合作。, .We should eliminate the hostility between us and seek cooperation.
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Common collocations
- 充满敌意filled with hostility
- 表现出敌意show hostility
- 怀有敌意harbor hostility
- 消除敌意eliminate hostility
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 敌 (enemy, from the radical 攵 meaning to strike) with 意 (intention/feeling, originally depicting sound coming from the heart). Together they form a compound meaning 'enemy feeling' or 'hostile intention.'