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交鋒

clash

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

jiao1feng1 • jiāofēng

Meaning

Primary

clash

Alternatives

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

Mnemonic

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

Usage

他們 在 辯論 中 交鋒。

They clashed in the debate.

這 是 一 場 激烈 的 交鋒。

This is a fierce clash.

他們 的 意見 經常 交鋒。

Their opinions often clash.