来往

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 来往 (láiwǎng) primarily means "to come and go" or "to have contact or dealings with someone." It often describes physical movement between places or social interactions between people.

Common Contexts

  1. Physical movement: Describing people or vehicles traveling back and forth between locations.
  2. Social contact: Referring to communication or relationships between individuals or groups.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

来往 is often used in formal or written contexts. It emphasizes reciprocal movement or interaction. It differs from , which is more casual and focuses on the act of coming and going without implying interaction. Avoid confusing 来往 with 交流 (communication) which focuses more on exchange of ideas rather than physical or social contact.

Summary

Use 来往 when you want to highlight reciprocal movement or ongoing contact, especially in contexts involving travel, communication, or social relationships.

Example Sentences

There are many travelers coming and going between these two cities every

The contact between them has been cut off.

This street is the main passage for residents coming and going.