Definition
龃龉 is a formal, literary noun meaning 'disagreement' or 'discord', particularly between people's opinions or interests. It is most commonly used in written Chinese or formal speech, often in the set phrase 龃龉不合 (irreconcilable differences) or followed by a verb like 产生 (to arise). Learners should not use it in casual conversation; use 吵架 or 意见不合 instead.
n.
disagreementdiscordconflict (of opinions or interests)
Examples
- 龃龉。Tāmen zhījiān yìzhí cúnzài jǔ yǔ.There has always been disagreement between them.
- 龃龉。Zhè jiàn shì dǎozhì le liǎng rén zhījiān de jǔ yǔ.This matter caused a discord between the two people.
- 龃龉。Jiějué zhèxiē jǔ yǔ xūyào nàixīn hé gōutōng.Resolving these disagreements requires patience and communication.
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