kỳ phùng

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Definition

1. Noun:
   • A rare and remarkable encounter: This term describes a special, often fateful meeting between two equally matched and highly talented individuals, typically rivals or opponents.
   • A worthy adversary: It refers to a formidable opponent who is perfectly matched in skill and ability, making the contest or rivalry particularly significant and exciting.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Hai kỳ thủ ấy thực sự là kỳ phùng. (Those two chess masters are truly a rare and remarkable match.)
  • Trận chung kết là cuộc đọ sức giữa hai kỳ phùng. (The final match is a clash between two worthy adversaries.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is most famously and commonly used in the four-character idiom "kỳ phùng địch thủ".
  • Hai công ty này trên thương trường là kỳ phùng địch thủ. (These two companies are well-matched rivals in the marketplace.)

Variants and Related Words

• Kỳ phùng địch thủ (idiomatic phrase): A perfectly matched rival; a clash of titans. This is the standard and most complete form of the expression.
  • Họ là kỳ phùng địch thủ, trận đấu nào cũng rất căng thẳng. (They are well-matched rivals; every match between them is very tense.)

Synonyms

• Worthy opponent: An adversary who is equal in skill.
• Well-matched rival: A competitor of similar high caliber.
• Clash of titans: A conflict or contest between two extremely powerful or talented entities.

Related Idioms

• Kỳ phùng địch thủ: As noted above, this is the core idiom. It emphasizes the concept of a rare, fateful encounter between two equally powerful and talented opponents.
  • Cuộc tranh luận giữa hai học giả giống như kỳ phùng địch thủ. (The debate between the two scholars was like a clash of titans.)