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March 24, 2026
纵横交错(縱橫交錯)zònghéngjiāocuò(zong4heng2jiao1cuo4)
The idiom 纵横交错 describes a situation where things are intricately interwoven or crisscrossed, often referring to complex relationships or paths. It can be used to describe physical layouts, like streets or networks, as well as abstract concepts, such as ideas or plans that intersect in complicated ways.
Frequency#58996DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese urban planning and philosophy, the concept of interconnectedness is significant. The layout of cities often features crisscrossed roads, symbolizing the blending of different cultural and social paths.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant spider web (纵) that is both horizontal (横) and vertical, with strands crisscrossing (交错) over one another. Visualizing the web helps recall the imagery of complexity and interconnection, while 'zong' sounds like 'zone', indicating different areas intertwining.
Meanings of 纵横交错
zònghéngjiāocuò(zong4heng2jiao1cuo4)
1criss-crossed (idiom)
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About 纵横交错
纵横交错Simplified
縱橫交錯Traditional
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant spider web (纵) that is both horizontal (横) and vertical, with strands crisscrossing (交错) over one another. Visualizing the web helps recall the imagery of complexity and interconnection, while 'zong' sounds like 'zone', indicating different areas intertwining.
Usage Notes
This idiom is typically used in both formal and informal contexts to describe complicated situations. Learners should be cautious with tone; the second character (横) can sometimes be confused with similar-sounding words. Common collocations include '道路纵横交错' (roads crisscrossed) and '关系纵横交错' (relationships crisscrossed).
HSK Study Tips
While 纵横交错 is not an HSK word, it connects with HSK vocabulary related to direction and complexity. Students should focus on understanding other idioms and phrases that describe interconnections, as this will enhance their language fluency.
Cultural Note
In Chinese urban planning and philosophy, the concept of interconnectedness is significant. The layout of cities often features crisscrossed roads, symbolizing the blending of different cultural and social paths.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse the order of the characters or mispronounce the tones, saying 'zong1 heng2 jiao3 cuo4' instead. The correct tones are crucial for accurate meaning.
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Cultural Notes for 纵横交错
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In Chinese urban planning and philosophy, the concept of interconnectedness is significant. The layout of cities often features crisscrossed roads, symbolizing the blending of different cultural and social paths.
Frequently Asked Questions about 纵横交错
Yes, it can describe complex networking or relationships in business settings.
It is neutral; the connotation depends on the context in which it is used.
Yes, phrases like 'interconnected' or 'woven together' convey a similar meaning.
