交锋

jiāo fēng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to cross swords
2. to have a confrontation (with sb)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 和解 hé jiě 和解 hé jiě to settle (a dispute out of court) 达成和解: to settle (a dispute out of court)

Register variants

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• 对峙 duì zhì 对峙 duì zhì to stand opposite 双方交锋: to stand opposite

Related words

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• 论战 lùn zhàn 论战 lùn zhàn to debate 展开论战: to debate

Synonyms

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• 对峙 duì zhì 对峙 duì zhì to stand opposite 双方对峙: to stand opposite

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in formal contexts like 思想交锋 (ideological confrontation) or 激烈交锋 (fierce debate).

Common mistakes

Often confused with 交战 (jiāozhàn), but 交锋 is more metaphorical, referring to a clash of ideas or opinions rather than an actual armed conflict.

Example Sentences

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双方在会议上激烈 交锋 。

The two sides clashed fiercely at the meeting.

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Child Words of 交锋

• 锋 锋 fēng: point of a spear
• 交 交 jiāo: to hand over