Chinese Conversation · Level 78
91 words
Chinese word
冲突
Pronunciation
Pinyinchōng tū
Meaning
- nounconflict
Example
他们的意见发生了冲突。tā men de yì jiàn fā shēng le chōng tū
Their opinions conflicted.
More examples
不同世代之间常有价值观的冲突。bù tóng shì dài zhī jiān cháng yǒu jià zhí guān de chōng tū
There is often conflict in values between different generations.
Core concept
A point where people, interests, or actions push against one another, creating resistance or a clash.
Common phrases
发生冲突fā shēng chōng tū
a conflict occurs
利益冲突lì yì chōng tū
conflict of interest
文化冲突wén huà chōng tū
cultural conflict
避免冲突bì miǎn chōng tū
avoid conflict
Similar words
摩擦mó cā: Friction between people caused by minor differences in views or interests.
争执zhēng zhí: A verbal quarrel or dispute between people.
争端zhēng duān: A quarrel or dispute arising between the people concerned.
对立duì lì: A condition in which two sides hold opposing positions or claims.
Definition in Chinese
因意见、利益或行动相互抵触而产生的争执、对抗或摩擦的状态或事件。yīn yì jiàn lì yì huò xíng dòng xiāng hù dǐ chù ér chǎn shēng de zhēng zhí duì kàng huò mó cā de zhuàng tài huò shì jiàn
Word origin
冲突 (chōngtū, "conflict") is formed from 冲 (chōng, "rush forward") + 突 (tū, "thrust out"), giving the word a concrete picture of forces meeting head-on.
Usage tips
- Chinese uses this word for both social disagreement and physical impact, so the surrounding subject and context show whether the clash is abstract or physical.