相互作用

xiānghùzuòyòng

noun #33,547

Meanings

1 interaction
2 interplay; mutual effect
3 (physics) interaction (e.g. fundamental forces)

Characters

mutually; each other

mutual; reciprocal

Examples

这两种药物之间会产生相互作用。

Zhè liǎng zhǒng yàowù zhī jiān huì chǎnshēng xiānghù zuòyòng.

These two drugs will interact with each other.

物理学有四种基本相互作用。

Wùlǐxué yǒu sì zhǒng jīběn xiānghù zuòyòng.

Physics recognizes four fundamental interactions.

Tips

usage

Functions as both a noun ('the interaction') and as a verb phrase ('to interact'). Common in scientific contexts: 强相互作用 'strong nuclear interaction', 弱相互作用 'weak interaction', 引力相互作用 'gravitational interaction'.

Stroke Order

相 xiāng

互 hù

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