Writing
对手 (duìshǒu) — how to say "opponent" in Chinese
对手
Opponent, rival
noun
Character composition
对
correct, opposite
手
hand
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
Collocations
强大的对手
qiángdà de duìshǒu
powerful opponent
打败对手
dǎbài duìshǒu
defeat an opponent
竞争对手
jìngzhēng duìshǒu
competitor
Examples
在网球比赛中，他的对手非常厉害。
In the tennis match, his opponent is very strong.
他是我对手。
He is my opponent.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "opponent" in Chinese?
"opponent" in Chinese is 对手 (duìshǒu).
对手 meaning in English
对手 (duìshǒu) means "Opponent, rival".
How is 对手 pronounced?
It is pronounced duìshǒu (written as duishou). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "opponent" in Chinese characters?
It is written 对手: 对 has 5 strokes, 手 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 对手?
对手 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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