争端

爭端

zhēngduān

noun HSK 7 #13,787

Measure Word

一场争端 chǎng

Meanings

1 dispute
2 conflict
3 controversy

Characters

to contend; to dispute

end; cause; beginning

Examples

两国之间的领土争端持续了很多年。

Liǎng guó zhījiān de lǐngtǔ zhēngduān chíxù le hěn duō nián.

The territorial dispute between the two countries has lasted for many years.

双方通过谈判解决了争端。

Shuāngfāng tōngguò tánpàn jiějué le zhēngduān.

Both sides resolved the dispute through negotiation.

Tips

usage

争端 is formal and often used for international or political disputes. For everyday arguments, use 争吵 or 争执.

Stroke Order

争 zhēng

端 duān