敌人 dírén enemy
How to remember 敌人: 敌 enemy + 人 person = enemy.
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How it is used
- An enemy/foe - 打败敌人 (dǎbài dírén) defeat the enemy; 敌人的进攻 the enemy's attack.
- Adversary in war, conflict, or figuratively (骄傲是学习的敌人 pride is the enemy of learning). Measure word 个.
- Distinguish from 对手 (duìshǒu, a rival/opponent in competition) - 敌人 implies hostility/war; 对手 is a competitor.
Example sentences
- 你是敌人。 Nǐ shì dírén.You're the enemy.
- 她没有敌人。 Tā méiyǒu dírén.She has no enemies.
- 我没有敌人。 Wǒ méiyǒu dírén.I don't have any enemies.