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    Expressing 'to play against' with 对阵 (duìzhèn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 对阵 + Opponent

    Explanation

    The verb 对阵 (duìzhèn) means 'to play against' or 'to face off against,' used to describe two sides competing in a match or battle. It is frequently seen in sports commentary and news. Use 对阵 between the two competing parties or after a preposition like 在.

    Examples

    • 明天的比赛中，中国队将对阵韩国队。

      míngtiān de bǐsài zhōng, zhōngguó duì jiāng duìzhèn hánguó duì.

      In tomorrow's match, the Chinese team will face the Korean team.

    • 两支强队在决赛中对阵，场面十分精彩。

      liǎng zhī qiángduì zài juésài zhōng duìzhèn, chǎngmiàn shífēn jīngcǎi.

      Two strong teams faced off in the final, and the scene was very exciting.

    • 她将在下一轮对阵世界排名第一的选手。

      tā jiāng zài xià yī lún duìzhèn shìjiè páimíng dì yī de xuǎnshǒu.

      She will face the world's number one ranked player in the next round.

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