Chinese
chōngtū
Meaning: conflict; clash; to collide
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

衝突
衝
突
冲突
冲
突

Example sentences

These two plans clashed in terms of timing.
幸好警察及時阻止了這場衝突。
幸好警察及时阻止了这场冲突。
Fortunately, the police stopped the conflict in time.
如果雙方不肯退讓,衝突勢必會升級。
如果双方不肯退让,冲突势必会升级。
If neither side is willing to back down, the conflict is bound to escalate.
面對衝突時,適度的忍讓可以化解不必要的麻煩。
面对冲突时,适度的忍让可以化解不必要的麻烦。
When facing conflict, moderate forbearance can resolve unnecessary trouble.
衝突是不可避免的。
冲突是不可避免的。
Conflict is inevitable.

Usage Notes

Used for both physical collisions and abstract disagreements or scheduling conflicts.

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