How to Say ‘But the duel had already unfolded in each other's minds’ in Traditional Chinese
但決鬥已經在彼此的意念中繼續展開
💬 Usage Tip: Describes a conflict occurring abstractly or psychologically.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Highlights the iconic trope in martial arts that true competition happens internally.
Phrase Breakdown
但
決鬥已經
在彼此的意念中
繼續展開
Word-by-Word Breakdown
但
[dàn]
but
Used to introduce a contrast or opposition.
他很努力，但還有不足。
He is hardworking, but there is still room for improvement.
決鬥
[jué dòu]
duel
A formal fight with each opponent having a weapon.
決鬥已經迫在眉睫。
The duel is imminent.
已經
[yǐ jīng]
already
Indicates prior completion and present relevance.
他已經到達目的地了。
He has already reached the destination.
在
[zài]
at; in
Indicates being within a certain condition or location.
狗在屋子裡。
The dog is in the house.
彼此
[bǐ cǐ]
each other
Used to indicate a reciprocal relationship.
朋友之間要互相支持。
Friends should support each other.
的
[de]
possessive particle
Indicates possession, association, or modification.
這是她的決定。
This is her decision.
意念
[yì niàn]
thought
Represents an idea or mental concentration.
她現在的意念是追求成功。
Her current thought is to pursue success.
中
[zhōng]
in; within
Being inside or enclosed by something.
事物的真相在細節中。
The truth of things is in the details.
繼續
[jì xù]
continue
To maintain or extend a state or process.
他們繼續著他們的旅程。
They continue their journey.
展開
[zhǎn kāi]
unfold; develop
To initiate or reveal over time.
故事逐漸展開。
The story gradually unfolds.
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