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對陣

简对阵 · 繁對陣

Mandarin · pinyin duì zhèn

(of armies) to face each other, ready for battle
(sports) (of two teams) to play against each other

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對: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
陣: Look up this written character
对: duì · correct, right; facing, opposed
阵: zhèn · column, row or file of troops

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4–4 · dui4 zhen4

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deoi3 zan6

Cantonese word readings for 對陣. This lexicon supplies readings, not definitions.

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verb

to be poised for battle (of two opposing armies)
to play each other; to match up (of two teams)

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