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交接 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
交接jiāojiē(of two things) to come into contactHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16543, Very Hard
交接jiāojiēto meetHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16543, Very Hard
交接jiāojiēto hand over toHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16543, Very Hard
交接jiāojiēto take over fromHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16543, Very Hard
交接jiāojiēto associate withHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16543, Very Hard
交接jiāojiēto have friendly relations withHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16543, Very Hard
交接jiāojiēto have sexual intercourseHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #16543, Very Hard
jiāojiē(jiao1jie1)jiao jie T1
  1. 1(of two things) to come into contact
  2. 2to meet
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March 24, 2026

交接jiāojiē(jiao1jie1)

The term '交接' refers to the act of handing over or transitioning from one person or thing to another. It is commonly used in contexts such as job responsibilities, responsibilities in projects, or physical items being transferred. This term can also imply a sense of connection or interaction between parties.

Strokes17Frequency#16543DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

'交接' is often used in business and governmental contexts in China, especially during project handovers or the changing of shifts, reflecting the importance of continuity and communication in Chinese work culture.

Memory tip

Imagine two hands (the radical 交) reaching out to connect (接) with each other. This visual of hands meeting symbolizes the act of passing something from one to another, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation of '交接' as 'jiao1 jie1'.

Meanings of 交接

jiāojiē(jiao1jie1)
1(of two things) to come into contact
2to meet
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交接Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

交接 (hand over) vs 交付 (deliver) — use 交接 when emphasizing the transition of responsibilities, while 交付 focuses more on the act of delivering an item.

Usage Notes

A common mistake is to confuse '交接' with '交往' (to associate with) when discussing relationships; remember that '交接' is more about transfer or handover. This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of using appropriate vocabulary based on the situation.

HSK Study Tips

While '交接' is not currently an HSK vocabulary word, it relates to HSK Level 4 terms involving actions and relationships. Students should focus on how it connects with other words describing transitions or exchanges, such as '交' (to hand over) and '接' (to receive).

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use '交接' in contexts where '交往' would be more appropriate, such as discussing friendships or relationships. For example, saying '我和他交接' (I have a handover with him) instead of '我和他交往' (I associate with him).

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Component characters

交jiāoto hand over
HSK 46 strokes亠
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接jiēto receive
HSK 311 strokes扌
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How to say (of two things) to come into contact in Chinese

“(of two things) to come into contact” in Chinese is交接jiāojiē

The term '交接' refers to the act of handing over or transitioning from one person or thing to another. It is commonly used in contexts such as job responsibilities, responsibilities in projects, or physical items being transferred. This term can also imply a sense of connection or interaction between parties.

When to use 交接

A common mistake is to confuse '交接' with '交往' (to associate with) when discussing relationships; remember that '交接' is more about transfer or handover. This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but be mindful of using appropriate vocabulary based on the situation.

交接 or something close to it

交接 (hand over) vs 交付 (deliver) — use 交接 when emphasizing the transition of responsibilities, while 交付 focuses more on the act of delivering an item.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use '交接' in contexts where '交往' would be more appropriate, such as discussing friendships or relationships. For example, saying '我和他交接' (I have a handover with him) instead of '我和他交往' (I associate with him).

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Yes, while '交接' is often used in formal situations, it can also apply to casual exchanges, such as handing over personal belongings.

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