Definition
双向 (shuāng xiàng) means 'two-way' or 'bidirectional', describing movement, communication, or selection that goes in both directions (e.g., a two-way road, two-way communication). It differs from 双边 (shuāng biān, 'bilateral'), which is used for formal agreements, relations, or negotiations between two sides.
adjective
bidirectionaltwo-way (of roads, signals, etc.)interactivetwo-way (of communication, courses, selection, etc.)
Examples
- 双向，。Zhè tiáo mǎlù shì shuāng xiàng chēdào, kāi chē yào xiǎoxīn.This road is a two-lane two-way road, so be careful driving.
- 双向，。Gōngsī cǎiyòng shuāng xiàng xuǎnzé, yuángōng hé dānwèi dōu kěyǐ tiāoxuǎn.The company uses two-way selection, so both employees and the organization can choose.
- 双向。shuāng xiàng gōutōng bǐ dān fāngmiàn tōngzhī gèng yǒuxiào.Two-way communication is more effective than one-way notification.
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