激化 (jī huà) — to intensify, to become more acute
Definition
激化 (jīhuà) means a conflict or contradiction grows sharper and more severe — used for tensions, disputes, or contradictions escalating. It is sharper than 加剧, which describes any worsening (e.g. weather, pain); 激化 is reserved for opposing sides.
verb
to intensifyto become more acute
Examples
- 激化。Dì qū chōng tū yǒu jī huà de qū shì.The regional conflict shows signs of intensifying.
- 激化。Tā men de máo dùn jìn yí bù jī huà.Their conflict intensified further.
- 激化。Miàn shì zhōng de jìng zhēng yuè lái yuè jī huà.The competition in the interview is becoming more intense.
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