Writing
对峙 (duì zhì) — how to say "confront" in Chinese
对峙
Confront
verb
Character composition
对
against, pair
峙
to stand, to confront
Radicals / Keys
寸
Inch
#41 · cùn · 3 strokes
山
Mountain
#46 · shān · 3 strokes
Collocations
军事对峙
jūn shì duì zhì
military confrontation
Examples
双方在边界上长期对峙。
The two sides have been in a long confrontation at the border.
两军对峙。
The two armies confront each other.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "confront" in Chinese?
"confront" in Chinese is 对峙 (duì zhì).
What does 对峙 mean in English?
对峙 (duì zhì) means "Confront".
How is 对峙 pronounced?
It is pronounced duì zhì (written as dui zhi, duizhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "confront" in Chinese characters?
It is written 对峙: 对 has 5 strokes, 峙 has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 对峙?
对峙 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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