English–Chinese
“clash” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiāo fēng
Example
两队在场上激烈交锋。liǎng duì zài chǎng shàng jī liè jiāo fēng
The two teams clashed fiercely on the field.
How to say “clash” in Chinese
“Clash” in Chinese is 交锋 (jiāo fēng).
Two sides meet directly and answer each move with a move of their own.
Example sentences with 交锋
两国代表在谈判桌上多次交锋，但最终找到共同点。liǎng guó dài biǎo zài tán pàn zhuō shàng duō cì jiāo fēng dàn zuì zhōng zhǎo dào gòng tóng diǎn
Representatives of the two countries clashed repeatedly at the negotiating table, but eventually found common ground.
Tips for using 交锋
- In everyday conversation, this word suits a debate or contest with active back-and-forth, not a quiet difference in views.