纵横

zònghéng

HSK 7

纵横 — zònghéng

1. warp and weft; criss-crossed; in all directions (of lines, patterns, or movements)

   这幅画的线条纵横交错，十分复杂。 zhèfú huà de xiàntiáo zònghéngjiāocuò shífēnfùzá — The lines in this painting criss-cross in all directions and are very intricate.

2. length and breadth; widely; extensively (used adverbially to mean 'freely' or 'throughout')

   他在全国纵横宣传自己的理论。 tā zài quánguó zònghéng xuānchuán zìjǐ de lǐlùn — He promoted his theory widely across the country.

3. to move unhindered in every direction; to operate freely and effectively across different areas

   在商业网络中，他纵横捭阖，建立了广泛的人脉。 zài shāngyè wǎngluò zhōng tā zònghéngbǎihé jiànlì le guǎngfàn de rénmài — In the business network he operated freely and skillfully, building extensive connections.

4. abbr. for 合纵连横 (He Zong Lian Heng), the School of Diplomacy during the Warring States period

   历史书中提到纵横家在战国时期的外交策略。 lìshǐ shū zhōng tídào zònghéngjiā zài zhànguóshíqī de wàijiāo cèlüè — The history books mention the strategists of the School of Diplomacy in the Warring States period.