对
付

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The word "对付" is formed by combining the character "对", which denotes facing or opposing, with the character "付", which denotes handing over or applying action; together they create a compound verb where the meanings merge to express the concept of dealing with or coping with a situation through direct engagement.

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我们可以对付这个问题。

wǒ men kě yǐ duì fu zhè ge wèn tí.

We can deal with this problem.

他必须学会对付压力。

tā bì xū xué huì duì fu yā lì.

He must learn to cope with pressure.

她没有工具，只能临时对付一下。

tā méi yǒu gōng jù, zhǐ néng lín shí duì fu yī xià.

She doesn't have tools, so she can only make do temporarily.

为了对付未来的挑战，我们需要提前准备。

wèi le duì fu wèi lái de tiǎo zhàn, wǒ men xū yào tí qián zhǔn bèi.

To deal with future challenges, we need to prepare in advance.

尽管条件简陋，他们还是设法对付了过去。

jǐn guǎn tiáo jiàn jiǎn lòu, tā men hái shì shè fǎ duì fu le guò qù.

Despite the poor conditions, they still managed to cope with it.

Word Definition - 对付

duì fu to handle; to deal with; to tackle; to get by with; to make do; (dialect) (usu. used in the negative) to get along with (sb)

Individual Character Details

对 duì
付 fù, fù