Meaning of 冲突
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- conflict
- to conflict
- clash of opposing forces
- collision (of interests)
- contention
How to use 冲突
冲突 works as a noun for a conflict or clash, and as a verb meaning to conflict with something. It covers physical fights, armed conflict, and clashes of schedules or interests. Example: 这两个会议时间冲突了。(Zhè liǎng gè huìyì shíjiān chōngtū le.) The two meetings clash in time.
冲 (chōng) means to rush or charge forward, and 突 (tū) means to burst out suddenly, as in 突然 (tūrán). When two sides rush at each other and burst into contact, you get a 冲突 (chōngtū), a clash.
Common mistake: Learners often say 我和他冲突 to mean an argument, but a verbal disagreement is more naturally 发生冲突 (fāshēng chōngtū) or simply 吵架 (chǎojià). Also keep the first tone on 冲 (chōng) here, not the fourth tone chòng used in words like 冲 meaning blunt or strong-smelling.
冲突 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
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冲 chōng · thoroughfare · 6 strokes
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突 tū · sudden · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 冲突.
| 突然 | tūrán | sudden; abrupt; unexpected |
| 突出 | tūchū | prominent; outstanding |
| 突破 | tūpò | to break through; to make a breakthrough |
| 冲动 | chōngdòng | to have an urge; to be impetuous |
| 冲击 | chōngjī | to attack; to batter |
| 冲浪 | chōnglàng | to surf; surfing |
| 突击 | tūjī | sudden and violent attack; assault |
| 突发 | tūfā | to occur suddenly |
| 冲洗 | chōngxǐ | to rinse; to wash; (photography) to develop (film) |
| 冲刺 | chōngcì | (sports) to sprint; to spurt; to dash; to put in a big effort to achieve a goal as the dea |
| 突如其来 | tūrú-qílái | to arise abruptly; to arrive suddenly |
| 冲撞 | chōngzhuàng | to collide; jerking motion |
Questions about 冲突
What does 冲突 mean?
冲突 (chōngtū) means "conflict; to conflict" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 冲突?
冲突 is made of 2 characters: 冲 (6 strokes), 突 (9 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 冲突 an HSK word?
Yes. 冲突 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 冲突 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 冲突 is written 衝突.
How do I say something conflicts with something else using 冲突?
Use the pattern A 和 B 冲突 or A 与 B 相冲突. For example, 他的说法和事实冲突 (tā de shuōfǎ hé shìshí chōngtū) means his statement conflicts with the facts.
What is the difference between 冲突 and 矛盾?
矛盾 (máodùn) usually means a contradiction or tension, often internal or in logic. 冲突 suggests an open clash where opposing sides actually collide, such as a fight, an armed conflict, or two events at the same time.