鬪 (dòu) - To fight & to struggle

鬪Tone 4

dòu ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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鬪 · dòu

To fight;

to struggle;

to contend;

to battle.

To fightto struggleto contend

Usage highlights

To fightTo struggleFighting spiritFighting methodTo fight a lawsuitTo fight with fists

Synonyms

  • 斗— to fight; to struggle (simplified/common variant)
  • 战— to fight; to war
  • 争— to contend; to strive

Antonyms

  • 和— peace; harmony
  • 协— to cooperate; to collaborate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two armies fought fiercely (两军激烈鬪争).
  • He struggled against the disease (他与疾病鬪争).
  • The roosters fought in the arena (公鸡在竞技场鬪鸡).

Collocations

  • To fight(鬪争)
  • To struggle(鬪争)
  • Fighting spirit(鬪志)
  • Fighting method(鬪法)
  • To fight a lawsuit(鬪讼)
  • To fight with fists(鬪拳)

Idioms

  • Fight with all one's might(决一死鬪)
  • Engage in a battle of wits(鬪智鬪勇)
  • Struggle against heaven and earth(与天地鬪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to depict physical combat, military conflict, and personal struggle.
  • The character's complex structure reflects the intensity and entanglement of conflict.
  • Often appears in classical literature and historical texts describing battles and contests.

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