斗嘴

鬥嘴

dòuzuǐ

verb #24,142

Meanings

1 to bicker
2 to quarrel
3 to squabble (verbally)

Characters

to fight; to contest; to compete

mouth; beak; nozzle

Examples

HSK 3

他们两个每天都在斗嘴，但感情很好。

Tāmen liǎng gè měitiān dōu zài dòuzuǐ, dàn gǎnqíng hěn hǎo.

Those two bicker every day, but they have a great relationship.

HSK 3

别跟他斗嘴，他总是要赢的。

Bié gēn tā dòuzuǐ, tā zǒngshì yào yíng de.

Don't bicker with him - he always has to win.

Tips

usage

斗嘴 implies a light verbal sparring match rather than a serious fight. It often suggests the two parties are on close terms, like siblings or close friends who enjoy bantering.

Stroke Order

斗 dǒu

嘴 zuǐ