对弈

duì yì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to play go, chess etc

Word relationships

Related words

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• 对局 duì jú 对局 duì jú opposing sides (in chess etc) game or match, especially in board games: opposing sides (in chess etc)

Synonyms

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• 下棋 xià qí 下棋 xià qí to play chess 对弈 is more formal; 下棋 is everyday usage: to play chess

Usage notes

Collocations

Often paired with 高手 or 棋手, e.g., 与高手对弈 (play against a master).

Formality

对弈 is formal and often used in writing or respectful contexts; in casual speech use 下棋 instead.

Example Sentences

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两位老人正在公园里 对弈 。

Two elderly people are playing chess in the park.

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Child Words of 对弈

• 对 对 duì: right; correct
• 弈 弈 yì: ancient name for go (Chinese board game)