争执

zhēng zhí

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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peaceful relations

Harmony, the absence of dispute or conflict.

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debate

To debate formally, often structured, with logic and evidence.

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to quarrel

To quarrel verbally, often louder and more emotional than 争执.

to argue

To debate or argue with reasoning, focusing on differing viewpoints.

Often used in formal or written contexts, e.g., 发生争执 (to have a dispute). Less common in casual speech where 吵架 is preferred.

争执 is about a sustained dispute over differing opinions; don't use it for a minor quarrel or brief argument—use 吵嘴 or 闹别扭 instead.

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他们因为一件小事发生了争执。

They had a dispute over a small matter.

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to quarrel endlessly

to strive for

to execute (a plan)