无敌

wúdí

unequalled

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"无敌" literally means "without enemy" and is used to describe someone or something that is unbeatable or invincible. It often conveys a strong sense of superiority or dominance in a particular field or situation.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used in sports, games, technology, and everyday conversation to praise outstanding performance or unmatched quality.

Collocations

  • 无敌冠军 (unbeatable champion): used to emphasize a champion who cannot be defeated.
  • 无敌实力 (invincible strength): highlights overwhelming power or skill.
  • 几乎无敌 (almost unbeatable): used when something is nearly invincible but not absolutely.

Nuances

Using "无敌" often implies confidence and admiration but can sometimes sound boastful if used about oneself. It is mostly informal and suitable for casual or enthusiastic speech.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "无敌" with "敌人" (enemy). "无敌" emphasizes the absence of any rival or opponent strong enough to compete, not just the concept of an enemy.

Example Sentences

他在这场比赛中表现得无敌,赢得了所有人的尊敬。

Tā zài zhè chǎng bǐsài zhōng biǎoxiàn de wúdí, yíngdéle suǒyǒu rén de

He was unbeatable in this match and earned everyone's respect.

这款手机的性能几乎无敌,适合各种复杂的应用。

Zhè kuǎn shǒujī de xìngnéng jīhū wúdí, shìhé gè zhǒng fùzá de yìngyòng.

The performance of this phone is almost unbeatable, suitable for all kinds

他自信满满地说自己在棋艺上无敌,没有人能打败他。

Tā zìxìn mǎnmǎn de shuō zìjǐ zài qíyì shàng wúdí, méiyǒu rén néng dǎbài tā.

He confidently said he was unbeatable in chess; no one could defeat him.