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争执 — meaning in English

zhēng zhí

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English meaning

  • crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
  • discourse noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
  • dispute noun A disagreement or argument between people, often a formal or ongoing one.
  • squabble noun A minor, petty argument.

Senses

争执 is used for these senses in English:

  • crack (Northern England, Scotland, Ireland) Conviviality; fun; good conversation, chat, gossip, or humorous storytelling; good company.
  • dispute An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
  • squabble A minor fight or argument.

crack — full definition

  1. verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
  2. verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
  3. verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
  4. verb To make a joke.
  5. noun A thin line or split in a surface.

discourse — full definition

  1. noun Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.
  2. verb To speak or write at length about a subject.

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