dik6 deoi3敵對敌对
Jyutpingdik6 deoi3
Yaledihk deui
Definition
Hostile, antagonistic, or opposing due to conflicting interests or stances.
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How it's used
Describes a state of opposition that is often deep-seated or ideological rather than just a temporary disagreement. It implies a clear divide where parties are actively working against each other's interests. While it can apply to individuals, it is frequently used in political or organizational contexts to describe factions.
Examples
Those two have been antagonistic towards each other since they were kids.
Why are you being so hostile towards me?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple annoyance or a bad mood. It implies a structural or long-term conflict, so using it for a minor argument with a friend sounds overly dramatic or formal.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
