针锋相对 (zhēn fēng xiāng duì): Confront each other / Lock horns — Meaning & Stroke Order

At the family meeting, the father and son locked horns in a heated argument about future plans for a long time.

Why were the speeches of the two countries' ambassadors at the United Nations so confrontational?

In the debate, the two contestants' views were diametrically opposed, with neither yielding.

The wording of this diplomatic statement was cautious and did not create a confrontational situation with the other side.

Although the positions of the two sides were diametrically opposed, they still reached a preliminary consensus through negotiation in the end.

At the negotiation table, the representatives from both sides presented their positions in a confrontational manner, creating a tense atmosphere at one point.

At the board meeting, the two proposals regarding the new strategy were in direct opposition, each sticking to its own argument.