針尖對麥芒 zhēn jiān duì mài máng

in direct conflict; refuse to give in

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. sharply opposed to each other, with neither prepared to give an inch (idiom)

Characters

Character Meaning
針 zhēn
needle; pin; injection
尖 jiān HSK 6
sharp; pointed; point (of needle)
對 duì
for; towards; at
麥 mài
wheat; barley; oats
芒 máng HSK 6
tip (of a blade); awn (of cereals); arista (of grain)