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大敌

大敵
dàdí
noun #31,800

Meanings

  1. 1 formidable enemy
  2. 2 powerful foe
  3. 3 archenemy

Examples

HSK 7-9
贪污是国家的大敌。
Tānwū shì guójiā de dàdí.
Corruption is a great enemy of the nation.
HSK 7-9
面对大敌，他们毫不畏惧。
Miànduì dàdí, tāmen háobù wèijù.
Faced with a formidable enemy, they showed no fear.
HSK 7-9
懒惰是成功的大敌。
Lǎnduò shì chénggōng de dàdí.
Laziness is the great enemy of success.

Tips

usage
Frequently used metaphorically - anything posing a serious threat (corruption, laziness, disease, climate change) is a 大敌 of something. The set phrase 大敌当前 (dàdí dāngqián, 'a powerful enemy is at hand') marks a moment of crisis demanding unity.

Stroke Order

大 dà
敌 dí