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冲突
chōngtū
Description
“冲突”是指人和人之间有不同的想法，因此吵架或者打起来。
"冲突" refers to when people have different ideas, leading to arguments or fights.
这个词也可以说两件事情不能同时发生。
This word can also mean that two things cannot happen at the same time.
Meanings
冲突chōngtū
conflict; clash between people or groups
他们两个人常常发生冲突。
The two of them often have conflicts.
冲突chōngtū
to clash; to be incompatible
这两个会议的时间冲突了。
The times of these two meetings conflict.
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Notes
- Etymology
冲 (rush, collide) + 突 (dash out), both suggesting sudden clashing.
- Nuance
冲突 can be physical, verbal, or abstract (like scheduling), unlike 打架 which is only physical.
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