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交锋

to clash

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

jiao1feng1 • jiāofēng

Meaning

Primary

to clash

Alternatives

clash, clashing, clashed, clashes, to cross swords, cross swords

Mnemonic

When you 交锋 clash with someone, the 锋 cutting edge of both of your swords 交 mingle and hit against each other in literal or figurative battle.

Usage

他们 在 辩论 中 交锋。

They clashed in the debate.

这 是 一 场 激烈 的 交锋。

This is a fierce clash.

他们 的 意见 经常 交锋。

Their opinions often clash.