交叉口

jiāochākǒu

noun #19,196

Measure Word

一个交叉口 gè

Meanings

1 intersection; crossroads

Characters

to intersect; to cross

Examples

在下一个交叉口左转。

Zài xià yí gè jiāochākǒu zuǒ zhuǎn.

Turn left at the next intersection.

交叉口有红绿灯。

Jiāochākǒu yǒu hónglǜdēng.

There's a traffic light at the intersection.

Tips

usage

交叉口 and 十字路口 (shízì lùkǒu) both mean 'intersection.' 交叉口 is more general (any crossing); 十字路口 specifically implies a four-way cross shape.

Stroke Order

交 jiāo

叉 chā

口 kǒu