桥 (qiáo) - Bridge — a structure built to span physical

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桥 · qiáo

Bridge — a structure built to span physical obstacles such as bodies of water, valleys, or roads, providing passage over the obstacle.

Bridge — a structure built to span physical

Usage highlights

Stone bridgeRailway bridgeSuspension bridgeBridge deckBridge constructionBridge tower

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We crossed the stone bridge (石桥).
  • The bridge connects the two sides of the river (河的两岸).
  • A rainbow is like a bridge in the sky (天上的桥).
  • They are building a new railway bridge (铁路桥).

Collocations

  • Stone bridge(石桥)
  • Railway bridge(铁路桥)
  • Suspension bridge(悬索桥)
  • Bridge deck(桥面)
  • Bridge construction(桥梁建设)
  • Bridge tower(桥塔)

Idioms

  • To burn the bridges behind one(过河拆桥)
  • A bridge made of magpies(鹊桥)
  • To act as a go-between(牵线搭桥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Bridges are important symbols of connection and transition in Chinese culture.
  • The Magpie Bridge (鹊桥) is a famous element in the Qixi Festival legend, representing the annual meeting of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl.
  • Bridge building has a long history in China, with famous ancient examples like the Zhaozhou Bridge.

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