Meaning
敌方 refers to the opposing or enemy side in a conflict, war, competition, or adversarial situation. It's a formal term commonly used in military, strategic, or competitive contexts to denote the other party that one is fighting against or competing with.
Usage
This word carries a formal, often military tone. It's frequently used in news reports, military briefings, strategic discussions, and competitive scenarios like sports or games. Native speakers use it to maintain objectivity when describing an opposing force without emotional coloring. Common in written language more than casual speech.
Examples
- 01敌方已经撤退到山区。.The enemy has already retreated to the mountainous area.
- 02我们必须了解敌方的战略意图。.We must understand the enemy's strategic intentions.
Characters
Common collocations
- 敌方阵营enemy camp
- 敌方部队enemy troops
- 敌方目标enemy target
- 击败敌方to defeat the enemy
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 敌 (enemy) and 方 (side/party). The character 敌 originally depicted opposing forces in battle, while 方 denotes a side or direction, creating a clear reference to 'the enemy's side.'