际际
Basic Meaning
n
Often used in literary or descriptive contexts to denote boundaries, like between sky and land.
edge; border; where one thing meets another.
靠近边缘或交界的地方。
Words:
边际天际一望无际林际水际
Sentences:
- 船消失在海天的边际。The boat disappeared at the horizon where the sea meets the sky.
- 草原一望无际。The grassland stretches as far as the eye can see (is boundless).
n
Used as a suffix or in compound words to indicate relationships, connections, or interactions between entities.
inter-; between; among.
彼此之间。
Words:
Sentences:
- 他们的校际比赛很激烈。The inter-school competition between them is very intense.
- 这个项目促进了国际交流。This project has promoted international exchange.
n
Somewhat literary. Primarily found in fixed phrases related to thought or imagination.
a region within; inside (of a space or thought).
中间；里边。
Words:
脑际胸际空际
Sentences:
- 这个问题突然浮现在我的脑际。This question suddenly appeared in my mind.
n
Archaic/Written. The character 际 alone is rarely used this way in modern speech; it's found in classical or formal writing.
(literary) the moment of; the time of.
〈书〉时候。
Sentences:
- 值此新年之际，祝大家快乐。On this occasion of the New Year, I wish everyone happiness.
- 毕业之际，我们都很不舍。At the time of graduation, we are all very reluctant to part.
n
Literary, found in fixed, somewhat formal terms.
circumstances; one's lot or encounter in life.
遭遇。
Words:
际会际遇遭际
Sentences:
- 他一生际遇坎坷。He had a tough lot throughout his life.
v
Almost exclusively used as a morpheme in compound words. The verb form 交际 is very common.
to socialize; to have contact with.
交往；接触。
Words:
交际交际花交际舞
Sentences:
- 他善于交际，朋友很多。He is good at socializing and has many friends.
- 公司鼓励员工多与客户交际。The company encourages employees to interact more with clients.
Writing & Component
Radical阝
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Stroke Count7
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