Definition
桥梁 (qiáoliáng) is a formal noun for 'bridge', used both literally (a structure over water/road) and figuratively (something that connects two sides, e.g., 'trust is the bridge of friendship'). Its near-synonym 桥 (qiáo) is the everyday, simpler word for a physical bridge; 桥梁 carries a more elevated or metaphorical tone.
noun
(literal) bridge(figurative) bridge (something that connects two sides)
Examples
- 桥梁。Zhè zuò qiáo liáng shì qùnián jiànchéng de.This bridge was completed last year.
- 桥梁。Xìnrèn shì yǒuyì de qiáo liáng.Trust is the bridge of friendship.
- 桥梁。Zhè zuò qiáo liáng měitiān dōu yǒu hěn duō chē jīngguò.Many cars pass through this bridge every day.
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