对阵

對陣

duìzhèn

verb #14,049

Meanings

1 (of armies) to face each other, ready for battle
2 (sports) to play against each other; versus

Characters

to face; opposite

battle formation; front

Examples

今晚中国队对阵巴西队。

Jīnwǎn Zhōngguó duì duìzhèn Bāxī duì.

China plays against Brazil tonight.

两支军队在城外对阵。

Liǎng zhī jūnduì zài chéngwài duìzhèn.

The two armies faced off outside the city.

Tips

usage

对阵 is commonly used in sports commentary and military contexts. In sports, it's often interchangeable with 对战 (duìzhàn) or simply VS. The noun form 对阵双方 means 'both sides of the matchup'.

Stroke Order

对 duì

阵 zhèn