搭桥 (dā qiáo) — (verb-object) to build a bridge (physically); (verb-object) to act as a go-between / mediator

Definition

A verb-object phrase: literally 'build a bridge' (physical sense), or figuratively 'act as a go-between / help two sides connect'. The figurative sense is far more common in HSK 7 contexts like business or diplomacy.

verb
(verb-object) to build a bridge (physically)(verb-object) to act as a go-between / mediator

Examples

  • 搭桥
    Gōng rén men zài hé shàng dā qiáo.
    Workers are building a bridge over the river.
  • Tā gěi péng you dā le yí cì qiáo, jiè shào tā men rèn shi.
    She acted as a go-between for her friends once, introducing them.
  • 搭桥
    Liǎng gè gōng sī hé zuò xū yào yǒu rén dā qiáo.
    For two companies to cooperate, someone needs to bridge the gap.

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