交叉

jiāo chā

HSK 7–9

Meaning

to cross
to intersect
to overlap

Definition

指几个方向不同的线条或事物相互穿过。

intersect; cross; interweave

Usage

常用于描述线条、道路、学科、观点等相互交叉或结合的情况。

Often used to describe lines, roads, disciplines, opinions, etc., that cross or interweave with each other.

Examples

1 两条直线交叉形成一个点。 (Two straight lines intersect to form a point.)
2 交叉学科的研究越来越重要。 (Interdisciplinary research is increasingly important.)
3 十字路口是两条道路交叉的地方。 (An intersection is where two roads cross.)
4 他们的意见交叉，没有达成一致。 (Their opinions crossed and they did not reach an agreement.)
5 交叉检查可以确保数据准确性。 (Cross-checking can ensure data accuracy.)

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