旗鼓相当 evenly matched
Explanation
形容双方力量或实力不相上下。
Describes when two sides are equally matched in terms of strength or power.
Origin Story
话说东汉末年，天下大乱，群雄逐鹿。刘秀与王莽的斗争异常激烈，双方实力旗鼓相当，各有胜负。刘秀在昆阳之战中以少胜多，击败了王莽的大军，为后来建立东汉王朝打下了坚实的基础。此后，刘秀继续励精图治，最终统一了全国，结束了长达几十年的战乱，使人民安居乐业。而王莽集团在昆阳之战后元气大伤，最终被刘秀彻底击败，东汉王朝正式建立。
In the late Eastern Han Dynasty, the country was in turmoil, and numerous warlords were vying for power. The struggle between Liu Xiu and Wang Mang was exceptionally fierce, with both sides being evenly matched, each with their own victories and defeats. Liu Xiu's victory in the Battle of Kunyang, where he achieved victory with fewer troops against Wang Mang's vast army, laid the foundation for the establishment of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Subsequently, Liu Xiu continued his efforts towards good governance and ultimately unified the entire country, ending decades of war and ensuring the people lived in peace. The Wang Mang regime, severely weakened after the Battle of Kunyang, was eventually completely defeated by Liu Xiu, and the Eastern Han Dynasty was officially established.
Usage
用于形容双方实力相当，不相上下。
Used to describe when two sides have equal strength or power.
Examples
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两队实力旗鼓相当，比赛异常激烈。
liang dui shili qigu xiangdang,bisaibichangjilie
The two teams are evenly matched, and the competition is exceptionally fierce.
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这场比赛双方旗鼓相当，鹿死谁手尚未可知。
zhejiangbisaishuangfang qigu xiangdang,lushuishoushangwei kezhi
In this match, both sides are evenly matched, and the winner is yet to be determined.