collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy)

About this kanji

The kanji 衝 (shou) primarily means to collide or to thrust, often referring to a sudden impactful action. It can function as both a noun and a verb, but it is more frequently seen in compound words. For instance, 衝撃 (shougeki) means 'impact' and refers to a strong force that hits something. 衝突 (shoutotsu) translates to 'collision,' often used for accidents. Another example is 衝動 (shoudou), meaning 'impulse,' describing a sudden urge to act. This kanji is commonly used in discussions about accidents and forces, so it’s helpful to know as you expand your vocabulary.

Example sentences

• 意見が衝突した。

  Opinions clashed.

Meanings across languages

English

collide, brunt, highway, opposition (astronomy), thrust, pierce, stab, prick

Tiếng Việt

va chạm, sốc, đường cao tốc, đối kháng (thiên văn học), đẩy, xuyên, đâm, châm cứu

日本語

衝突, 衝撃, 高速道路, 対抗, 突き刺す, 突く, 刺す, 突き刺す

한국어

충돌하다, 충격, 고속도로, 대립, 찌르다, 관통하다, 찌르다, 쨔다

中文

碰撞, 冲击, 公路, 对抗, 刺, 刺穿, 戳, 刺

id

tumbukan

th

ปะทะ

es

colisionar

fr

choquer

de

kollidieren

pt

colidir

Common compounds

• 衝撃しょうげきimpact, shock, impulse
• 衝突しょうとつcollision, crash, impact
• 折衝せっしょうnegotiation
• 衝動しょうどうimpulse, urge, impetus
• 要衝ようしょうimportant point, strategic position, key point
• 緩衝かんしょうshock absorption, buffer action, cushioning
• 衝撃波しょうげきはshock wave
• 緩衝地帯かんしょうちたいbuffer zone

Words using this kanji