Definition
窝里斗 is a colloquial noun meaning 'internal strife' or 'infighting' within a group — literally 'fighting inside the nest'. It describes destructive conflict among members of the same family, organization, or community, often over petty interests. The word carries a negative, disapproving tone and is used to criticize people who should be cooperating but instead fight each other.
n.
internal strifeinfighting (within a family, organization, or group)
Examples
- 窝里斗。Zhège jiāzú yīnwèi wō lǐ dǒu ér sìfēn wǔliè.This family fell apart because of internal infighting.
- 窝里斗，。Gōngsī nèibù wō lǐ dǒu yánzhòng, yǐngxiǎng le zhěngtǐ xiàolǜ.The company's internal strife is serious and has affected overall efficiency.
- ，窝里斗。Tāmen bù tuánjié duìwài, fǎn'ér zhěngtiān wō lǐ dǒu.Instead of uniting against outsiders, they spend all day fighting among themselves.
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