交锋

交鋒

jiāofēng

verb HSK 7-9 #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

HSK 5

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.

HSK 7-9

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