No. 2,184 in Chinese
斗
"斗" means "fight," "struggle," "compete," or refers to a "metric unit of volume" or "a constellation" depending on context.
In a sentence
他为了保护家人而奋力斗争。
He fought bravely to protect his family.
In this sentence, '斗争' means 'fight or struggle', exhibiting the word '斗' in the context of resistance or conflict.
这块地需要用火与斗风的方式来整治。
This land needs to be treated using fire and wind direction techniques.
Here, '斗风' refers to managing or opposing the wind force, showing '斗' in a context of handling or countering forces.
他们在舞台上演了一场精彩的游戏斗智。
They performed an exciting game of wits on stage.
In this case, '斗智' suggests a competition of intelligence or wit, representing '斗' as engaging in a contest or intellectual challenge.
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