English–Chinese
“crisscross” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzòng héng jiāo cuò
Example
这座城市的街道纵横交错，很容易迷路。zhè zuò chéng shì de jiē dào zòng héng jiāo cuò hěn róng yì mí lù
The streets in this city crisscross, so it is easy to get lost.
How to say “crisscross” in Chinese
“Crisscross” in Chinese is 纵横交错 (zòng héng jiāo cuò).
Lines, routes, or connections cross in many directions and form a dense network that is hard to follow.
Example sentences with 纵横交错
不同的势力在当地纵横交错，使得局势复杂难测。bù tóng de shì lì zài dāng dì zòng héng jiāo cuò shǐ de jú shì fù zá nán cè
Different forces crisscross in the area, making the situation complex and hard to predict.
Tips for using 纵横交错
- This four-character idiom suits compact descriptions and written explanations, while a plain explanation is often easier for listeners in a casual exchange.