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博弈
bóyì
Description
"博弈"本来指下棋，现在常用来说两个人或两方面的竞争。
"博弈" originally referred to playing chess, but now it often means competition between two people or sides.
这个词比较正式，我们在新闻和经济文章里常常看到它。
This word is quite formal and is often seen in news and economic articles.
Meanings
博弈bóyì
a game or strategic contest between two sides
这两家公司之间有很激烈的博弈。
There is fierce competition between these two companies.
博弈bóyì
to play chess or board games (original sense)
古人常常在一起博弈。
Ancient people often played games together.
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Notes
- Etymology
博 (games/gambling) + 弈 (the game of Go), literally board games.
- Nuance
often used figuratively for political or business power struggles.
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