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相匹敵

简相匹敌 · 繁相匹敵

Mandarin · pinyin xiāng pǐ dí

to be a match for; to rival; to be comparable to

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相: xiāng · mutual, reciprocal, each other
匹: pǐ · bolt of cloth; counter for horses
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敌: dí · enemy, foe, rival; resist

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1–3–2 · xiang1 pi3 di2

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