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斗嘴

鬥嘴
dòuzuǐ
verb #24,142

Meanings

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

Examples

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.
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 dòu
嘴 zuǐ