交织 (jiāo zhī) — to interweave, to intertwine

Definition

交织 is used mostly figuratively for abstract things mixing together (emotions, sounds, themes), unlike 织, which is literally weaving thread or fabric. Often takes 着 or 在一起.

verb
to interweaveto intertwine

Examples

  • 交织
    Tā de xīn zhōng jiāo zhī zhe mèng xiǎng yǔ xiàn shí.
    Dreams and reality interweave in his heart.
  • 交织
    Yōu měi de gē shēng yǔ jí tā shēng jiāo zhī zài yì qǐ, lìng rén táo zuì.
    The beautiful singing and guitar music interweave together, intoxicating people.
  • 交织
    Bù tóng yán sè de sī xiàn jiāo zhī chéng yì fú měi lì de tú àn.
    Different colored silk threads interweave into a beautiful pattern.

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