交锋

交鋒

jiāofēng

verb HSK 7 #19,744

Meanings

1 to clash
2 to cross swords
3 to confront

Characters

to engage; to meet

edge of a blade; sharp

Literally 'blades meet' — to clash or confront

Examples

两支球队将在决赛中交锋。

Liǎng zhī qiúduì jiāng zài juésài zhōng jiāofēng.

The two teams will clash in the final.

双方在法庭上激烈交锋。

Shuāngfāng zài fǎtíng shàng jīliè jiāofēng.

Both sides had a fierce confrontation in court.

Tips

memory

Picture two swords (锋 = blade edge) crossing (交) — a dramatic clash between opponents.

Stroke Order

交 jiāo

锋 fēng