分庭抗礼

分庭抗禮

fēntíng-kànglǐ

idiom #62,659

Meanings

1 to stand up to someone as an equal; to match another as a peer
2 to rival openly

Characters

to match; to oppose

etiquette; ceremony

Examples

HSK 7-9

这家新公司迅速崛起，已经能和老牌企业分庭抗礼。

Zhè jiā xīn gōngsī xùnsù juéqǐ, yǐjīng néng hé lǎopái qǐyè fēntíng-kànglǐ.

This new company has risen fast and can now rival the established firms as an equal.

HSK 7-9

在学术上，他敢于与权威分庭抗礼。

Zài xuéshù shàng, tā gǎnyú yǔ quánwēi fēntíng-kànglǐ.

In academic matters, he dares to stand toe-to-toe with the authorities.

Tips

history

From 《史记·货殖列传》: describes the merchant 子贡, who was so wealthy that local rulers he visited 'divided the courtyard (分庭) and bowed as equals (抗礼)' rather than treating him as a subordinate.

Stroke Order

分 fēn

庭 tíng

抗 kàng

礼 lǐ