交通

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"交通" primarily refers to transportation or traffic, encompassing the movement and connection of people and goods. It is commonly used to talk about traffic conditions, transportation systems, and safety.

Common Collocations

  • 交通堵塞 (traffic jam): describes heavy traffic causing delays.
  • 交通安全 (traffic safety): refers to rules and practices to ensure safe travel.
  • 交通工具 (means of transportation): refers to vehicles like buses, trains, cars.

Usage Notes

"交通" is a noun and often appears in contexts related to urban planning, travel, and daily commuting. It can describe both the physical infrastructure and the flow of vehicles and people. Unlike the verb "to be connected," here it emphasizes movement and connectivity in a transport sense.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "交通" with "交流" which means "exchange" or "interaction." While both share the character "," "交通" focuses on physical movement and transport, whereas "交流" relates to communication or cultural exchange.

Example Sentences

The transportation in this city is very convenient; there are subways and

Traffic congestion made us late by half an hour.

Please pay attention to traffic safety; use the crosswalk when crossing the