B2 noun Formal 1 min read

搏斗

bo dou /bó dòu/

搏斗 signifies a life-or-death physical struggle characterized by intense effort and fierce resistance.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • A fierce physical struggle or hand-to-hand fight.
  • Often implies life-or-death intensity or extreme resistance.
  • Used for both physical combat and metaphorical struggles.

1) 概述:搏斗是一个充满力量感和紧张感的词汇,主要指双方进行肢体上的激烈对抗。它不仅限于物理上的打斗,也可以引申为在困境或压力下进行顽强的挣扎与抗争。

2) 用法:该词既可以作为动词使用,也可以作为名词使用。作为动词时,常与“与”、“同”搭配,表示“与某人搏斗”;作为名词时,常用于描述某种激烈的战斗场面,如“一场殊死的搏斗”。

3) 常见语境:常见于文学作品、新闻报道或电影描述中。例如,特警与歹徒的搏斗、猎人与野兽的搏斗,或者是人在面对命运考验时进行的“心理搏斗”。

4) 近义词辨析:与“打架”相比,“搏斗”更强调激烈程度、生命危险以及对抗的严肃性;“格斗”更侧重于技术性或体育竞技层面,而“搏斗”则多指生死存亡的紧要关头。

Examples

1

他与歹徒进行了殊死搏斗。

formal

He fought a life-and-death struggle with the criminal.

2

猎人与猛兽搏斗了很久。

everyday

The hunter struggled with the beast for a long time.

Common Collocations

殊死搏斗 a life-or-death struggle
激烈搏斗 fierce combat
与...搏斗 struggle with/against...

Common Phrases

殊死搏斗

Desperate struggle

心理搏斗

Internal struggle

Often Confused With

搏斗 vs 格斗

格斗 emphasizes technique and is often used in sports like MMA or military training. 搏斗 focuses on the intensity and the high-stakes nature of the fight.

Grammar Patterns

与[某人]进行[形容词]搏斗 在[地点]展开搏斗 进行一场搏斗

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word '搏斗' is formal and dramatic. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless describing a dramatic event. It carries a heavy tone, suggesting danger or extreme effort.


Common Mistakes

Learners often use it for simple arguments. Remember that '搏斗' requires physical contact or a very intense metaphorical struggle. Never use it for verbal disagreements.

Tips

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Focus on the intensity

Always use '搏斗' when describing high-stakes conflicts. It adds a layer of gravity that simple words like 'fight' lack.

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Avoid casual usage

Do not use '搏斗' for minor arguments or schoolyard scuffles. It is reserved for serious, often dangerous encounters.

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Martial arts context

In Chinese culture, '搏斗' is frequently associated with martial arts spirit, emphasizing courage and resilience against superior odds.

Word Origin

Derived from '搏' (to seize/grapple) and '斗' (to fight). It reflects the ancient practice of hand-to-hand combat where one must seize the opponent to win.

Cultural Context

In Chinese literature, the 'hero' is often defined by their '搏斗' against corruption, beasts, or oppression. It symbolizes the indomitable human spirit.

Memory Tip

Think of '搏' as 'pulse' or 'heartbeat' (搏动) and '斗' as 'fight'. Fighting so hard that your heart beats violently.

Frequently Asked Questions

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“打架”通常指一般的肢体冲突,程度较轻;“搏斗”则指极度激烈的、可能涉及生命危险的对抗,语气更正式且严峻。

可以。常用于心理描述,如“他在内心进行着激烈的搏斗”,形容在两个想法或选择之间的艰难抉择。

两者皆可。在句子中既可以做谓语(他与歹徒搏斗),也可以做宾语或主语(这是一场艰苦的搏斗)。

Test Yourself

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特警在狭窄的走廊里与歹徒展开了激烈的___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 搏斗

描述特警与歹徒的对抗,属于高强度的生死较量,用“搏斗”最准确。

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