Definition
对立 (duì lì) describes a state of being opposed to each other, often between two sides or viewpoints. It is less active than 对抗 (duì kàng) or 对峙 (duì zhì), which imply direct confrontation or a standoff, and more about mutual opposition than 相对 (xiāng duì), which can also mean 'relative' or 'facing each other' without antagonism.
verb
to be opposed to each otherto be in oppositionto confrontto be antagonistic
Examples
- 对立。Zhè liǎng gè zhèngdǎng de lìchǎng wánquán duì lì.The positions of these two political parties are completely opposed.
- 对立。Tāmen yīnwèi lìyì wèntí ér xiānghù duì lì.They are opposed to each other over issues of interest.
- ，对立。Zài tǎolùn zhōng, shuāngfāng de guāndiǎn míngxiǎn duì lì.In the discussion, the views of both sides were clearly opposed.
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