(cuò) - To cross & to pass through

Tone 4

cuò | 11 strokes | radical:

· cuò

To cross;

to pass through;

to intersect;

to interweave;

to alternate.

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Usage highlights

Intersecting roadsAlternating emotionsInterwoven threadsCrossing pathsAlternating patternsIntersecting lines

Synonyms

  • to cross; to alternate; to interweave
  • to cross; to intersect
  • to cross; to intersect

Antonyms

  • flat; level; parallel
  • straight; direct

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The roads intersect (逪路).
  • Alternating between joy and sorrow (悲喜逪出).
  • Interwoven threads (丝线逪织).
  • Crossing paths (逪身而过).

Collocations

  • Intersecting roads(逪路)
  • Alternating emotions(悲喜逪出)
  • Interwoven threads(逪织)
  • Crossing paths(逪身)
  • Alternating patterns(逪纹)
  • Intersecting lines(逪线)

Idioms

  • Alternating joy and sorrow(悲喜逪出)
  • Intersecting paths of life(人生逪路)
  • Interwoven destinies(命运逪织)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts describing crossing or alternating patterns.
  • It conveys a sense of movement, intersection, and dynamic change.
  • In traditional Chinese philosophy, it reflects the concept of yin-yang alternation and the interconnectedness of things.

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