Definition
碰撞 (pèng zhuàng) is a compound verb meaning 'to collide/clash' in both physical and abstract senses. It is more formal and emphatic than the simpler verbs 碰 or 撞, which are used for lighter contact or accidental bumping. For abstract conflict, 碰撞 implies a direct clash of ideas, similar to 冲突 but with a stronger sense of impact.
verb
(of objects) to collideto crash into(of opinions, cultures, etc.) to clashto conflict
Examples
- 碰撞。Liǎng liàng chē zài shízìlùkǒu pèng zhuàng le.Two cars collided at the intersection.
- 碰撞。Tāmen de yìjiàn jīngcháng pèng zhuàng.Their opinions often clash.
- 碰撞。Zhè cì tǎolùn ràng bùtóng guāndiǎn pèng zhuàng zài yìqǐ.This discussion brought different viewpoints into collision.
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