How is 对手 pronounced?

对手 is pronounced “duì shǒu” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 对手?

对手 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 5noun

对手

Traditional: 對手

duì shǒu

对手 (duì shǒu) means “opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match”. It is an HSK 5 Chinese word (traditional 對手) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 对手

Practice each character:

对手

Example

尊重对手是体育精神的体现。

Zūnjìng duìshǒu shì tǐyù jīngshén de tǐxiàn.

Respecting opponents is a manifestation of sportsmanship.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 对手 mean?: 对手 (duì shǒu) means “opponent; rival; competitor; (well-matched) adversary; match”. It is an HSK 5 word.
How is 对手 pronounced?: 对手 is pronounced “duì shǒu” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 对手?: 对手 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-05-27