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Expressing "enemy" with 敌人 (dírén)
Description & Modification
Structure
Subject + 的 + 敌人
Explanation
The noun 敌人 (dírén) means "enemy" or "foe," referring to a person or entity that is hostile or opposed. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example, 他的敌人 means "his enemy."
Examples
在比赛中，我们要了解敌人的弱点。
Zài bǐsài zhōng, wǒmen yào liǎojiě dírén de ruòdiǎn.
In a competition, we need to understand the enemy's weaknesses.
拖延是学习最大的敌人。
Tuōyán shì xuéxí zuì dà de dírén.
Procrastination is the biggest enemy of learning.
他不想和任何人做敌人。
Tā bù xiǎng hé rènhé rén zuò dírén.
He doesn't want to be enemies with anyone.