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Expressing 'conflict' or 'to clash' with 冲突 (chōngtū)
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Structure
Subject + 冲突 / Modifier + 冲突
Explanation
The word 冲突 (chōngtū) means "conflict" or "clash" and can function as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to a disagreement or armed conflict; as a verb, it means "to conflict with." For example, 武装冲突 means "armed conflict."
Examples
两个部门之间的冲突越来越严重了。
liǎng gè bùmén zhījiān de chōngtū yuèláiyuè yánzhòng le.
The conflict between the two departments is becoming increasingly serious.
他的计划和公司的方向有些冲突。
tā de jìhuà hé gōngsī de fāngxiàng yǒuxiē chōngtū.
His plan somewhat conflicts with the company's direction.
我们应该通过对话来解决冲突，而不是争吵。
wǒmen yīnggāi tōngguò duìhuà lái jiějué chōngtū, ér bùshì zhēngchǎo.
We should resolve conflicts through dialogue, not arguments.