HSK · Level 103
45 words
Chinese word
交锋
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiāo fēng
Meaning
- verbclash
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Two sides meet directly and answer each move with a move of their own.
Common phrases
双方交锋shuāng fāng jiāo fēng
clash with each other
与对方交锋yǔ duì fāng jiāo fēng
clash with the other side
激烈交锋jī liè jiāo fēng
clash fiercely
Similar words
对抗duì kàng: To compete by actively resisting another side, force, or position.
对峙duì zhì: To confront each other in a tense standstill without either side yielding.
冲突chōng tū: To enter a dispute because different ideas, positions, or interests clash.
争执zhēng zhí: To exchange strong opposing words or opinions in an argument.
Definition in Chinese
交锋 指双方在言语、比赛或战斗中直接对抗，进行互相回应的较量。jiāo fēng zhǐ shuāng fāng zài yán yǔ bǐ sài huò zhàn dòu zhōng zhí jiē duì kàng jìn xíng hù xiāng huí yìng de jiào liàng
Word origin
交 (jiāo, "meet or exchange") + 锋 (fēng, "blade edge or point") evokes two sharp points meeting, an image that extends from combat to direct opposition in words, contests, or other exchanges.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this word suits a debate or contest with active back-and-forth, not a quiet difference in views.