kình địch

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The Vietnamese word "kình địch" means "rival" or "opponent." It describes a situation where two parties are in opposition or conflict with each other, often competing for the same goal or recognition. This term is commonly used in contexts like sports, business, or personal relationships.

Usage Instructions:

• "Kình địch" is often used to refer to a person or group that competes against another.
• You can use it in both casual and formal contexts.
• It can describe friendly competition or more serious rivalries.

Example:

• "Trong thể thao, đội bóng này là kình địch của đội kia." (In sports, this team is the rival of that team.)

Advanced Usage:

• "Kình địch" can also imply a deeper sense of enmity or hostility between the parties involved. For example, in political contexts, two parties may be called "kình địch" if they hold opposing views and actively work against each other.

Word Variants:

• Kình: This part of the word can sometimes be used to refer to "to fight" or "to oppose."
• Địch: This part means "enemy" or "opponent."

Different Meaning:

• While "kình địch" primarily refers to rivalry, in some contexts, it can also carry a connotation of jealousy or resentment between individuals or groups.

Synonyms:

• Đối thủ: This means "opponent" and is often used in sports and competitions.

Academic

1. Be in opposition, be in enmity
   • Anh em sao mà cứ kình địch nhau
     Why should brothers be in enmity with each other