闘 (dòu) - To fight & to struggle

闘Tone 4

dòu ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

丁恩

闘 · dòu

To fight;

to struggle;

to contend;

to battle;

combat or conflict.

To fightto struggleto contend

Usage highlights

To struggleFighting spiritTo fight againstCombat readinessFighting methodArena

Synonyms

  • 战— to fight; war
  • 争— to contend; to strive
  • 搏— to wrestle; to fight

Antonyms

  • 和— peace; harmony
  • 协— to cooperate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two armies fought fiercely (两军激烈闘争).
  • He struggled with his inner demons (他与内心恶魔闘争).
  • The boxers will fight for the championship (拳击手将为冠军而闘).
  • They contend for market share (他们为市场份额而闘).

Collocations

  • To struggle(闘争)
  • Fighting spirit(闘志)
  • To fight against(与...闘)
  • Combat readiness(闘备)
  • Fighting method(闘法)
  • Arena(闘技场)

Idioms

  • Struggle between dragon and tiger(龙争虎闘)
  • Fighting alone and helpless(孤军奋闘)
  • Engage in a battle of wits(智闘)
  • Life-and-death struggle(生死闘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in both literal combat and metaphorical struggles against adversity or injustice.
  • Appears in martial contexts and historical narratives about conflict and resistance.
  • The character structure suggests confrontation within an enclosed space.

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