Definition
对峙 (duì zhì) means a tense standoff or face-off where both sides confront each other, often without immediate action or resolution, as in military or conflict contexts. It emphasizes a static stalemate, unlike 对抗 (active resistance) or 对立 (abstract opposition of views). 交锋 involves active conflict, not just confrontation.
verb
to confrontto face off against
Easily confused
- 对待duì dàilook-aliketo treat, to deal with (a person or matter)
Examples
- 对峙。Liǎng jūn duì zhì le sān tiān sān yè.The two armies faced off for three days and nights.
- 对峙。Jǐngchá yǔ xiányí rén duì zhì le yí gè xiǎoshí.The police confronted the suspect for an hour.
- ，对峙。Shuāngfāng yìjiàn bù tóng, duì zhì bú xià.The two sides had different opinions and could not reach agreement.
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