đấu đá
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Definition
- Verb:
- To struggle, to fight (often covertly or politically): Refers to engaging in conflict, competition, or infighting, typically within an organization or group, to gain advantage, power, or position. It implies a contentious and often underhanded rivalry.
- To attack, to undermine: Can describe actions aimed at weakening or harming a rival's standing through criticism, schemes, or political maneuvers.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Hai công ty lớn liên tục đấu đá trên thị trường. (The two large companies are constantly struggling/fighting on the market.)
- Bên trong đảng chính trị, các phe phái luôn đấu đá lẫn nhau. (Within the political party, factions are always fighting/undermining each other.)
- Họ dùng báo chí để đấu đá đối thủ. (They used the press to attack their opponent.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "đấu đá" often carries a negative connotation, suggesting a dirty, intense, or prolonged power struggle rather than healthy competition. It is frequently used in contexts of politics, business, or any hierarchical structure.
- It can describe both the action and the ongoing state of conflict.
Variants and Related Words
- Đấu tranh (verb): To struggle, to fight (often for a cause, can be positive or neutral). This is a more general term.
- Cạnh tranh (verb): To compete (generally in business or economics, can be neutral).
- Chơi xấu (verb phrase): To play dirty, to use underhanded tactics. This captures the unethical aspect often associated with .
- Nội bộ đấu đá (noun phrase): Internal strife/infighting.
Synonyms
- Tranh giành: To contend for, to scramble for (power, position).
- Chống lại nhau: To oppose each other.
- Mâu thuẫn nội bộ: Internal conflict.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)
- Đấu đá lẫn nhau: To fight/struggle with each other (mutual action is emphasized).
- Đấu đá chính trị: To engage in political infighting.
Related Idioms
- While "đấu đá" itself is commonly used as a stand-alone term, it is central to phrases describing power dynamics, such as:
- Cuộc đấu đá quyền lực: A power struggle.
- Vòng xoáy đấu đá: A vicious cycle of infighting.
- Struggle, attack
- Đấu đá nhau tranh giành địa vịTo struggle with one another for power