lung4 zang1 fu2 dau3龍爭虎鬥龙争虎斗
Jyutpinglung4 zang1 fu2 dau3
Yalelùhng jāng fú dau
Definition
A fierce struggle or contest between well-matched, powerful opponents.
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How it's used
Used to describe high stakes competitions or intense rivalries where both sides possess significant strength. It carries a dramatic flair often associated with martial arts films or competitive sports commentary. Unlike simple arguments, it implies a prolonged and balanced contest between formidable parties.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
The duel between the two masters is truly a fierce struggle.
Will there be a fierce struggle during the final?
Related words
Common phrases
a fierce struggle
to begin a fierce struggle
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe minor disagreements or one sided matches, as it specifically requires the opponents to be well matched in skill or power.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
