双向

shuāngxiàng

bidirectional

HSK 7

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

The term 双向 (shuāngxiàng) literally means "two directions" or "two-way." It is commonly used to describe situations, systems, or processes that involve interaction or movement in both directions.

Common Contexts

  1. Traffic and transportation: describing roads or lanes where vehicles can move in both directions.
  2. Communication: referring to two-way communication where information flows back and forth.
  3. Technology: such as devices or systems that support bidirectional functions, like two-way charging.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 双向通行: two-way traffic, used for roads or pathways allowing movement in both directions.
  • 双向沟通: two-way communication, emphasizing mutual exchange of information.
  • 双向选择: two-way choice or mutual selection, often in social or business contexts.

Usage Notes

When using 双向, the focus is on reciprocity or bidirectionality. It often implies balance or mutual influence. Avoid confusing it with (one-way), which indicates a single direction or one-sided action.

In conversation, 双向 often appears in formal or technical contexts but can also be used in everyday speech when emphasizing mutual interaction.

例文

这条路是双向通行的,车辆可以从两个方向行驶。

Zhè tiáo lù shì shuāngxiàng tōngxíng de, chēliàng kěyǐ cóng liǎng gè

This road is two-way; vehicles can travel in both directions.

我们需要建立双向沟通,确保信息及时传达。

Wǒmen xūyào jiànlì shuāngxiàng gōutōng, quèbǎo xìnxī jíshí chuándá.

We need to establish two-way communication to ensure timely information

这款手机支持双向充电,可以给其他设备充电,也能被充电。

Zhè kuǎn shǒujī zhīchí shuāngxiàng chōngdiàn, kěyǐ gěi qítā shèbèi

This phone supports two-way charging; it can charge other devices and also