bridge; metaphorical link or connection
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
bridge (physical structure built over water, valleys, etc. for passage)
Refers to physical infrastructure such as road bridges, footbridges, or railway bridges.
Zhè这
zuò座
qiáo桥
liáng梁
yǐ已
jīng经
yǒu有
shàng上
bǎi百
nián年
de的
lì历
shǐ史
le了
。
This bridge already has a history of over a hundred years.
Tā他
men们
zhèng正
zài在
jiàn建
zào造
yī一
zuò座
xīn新
de的
kuà跨
hǎi海
qiáo桥
liáng梁
。
They are currently building a new sea-crossing bridge.
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Gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
shí石
qiáo桥
liáng梁
yī依
rán然
jiān坚
gù固
。
The ancient stone bridge remains sturdy.
noun
bridge; link; intermediary (metaphorical connection facilitating communication)
Often used in abstract contexts such as 'bridge of friendship' or 'play a bridging role'.
Yǔ语
yán言
shì是
gōu沟
tōng通
de的
qiáo桥
liáng梁
。
Language is a bridge for communication.
Zhè这
wèi位
wài外
jiāo交
guān官
shì是
liǎng两
guó国
zhī之
jiān间
de的
qiáo桥
liáng梁
。
This diplomat serves as a bridge between the two countries.
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Wén文
huà化
jiāo交
liú流
shì是
zēng增
jìn进
yǒu友
yì谊
de的
qiáo桥
liáng梁
。
Cultural exchange is a bridge that enhances friendship.