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往返 (wǎngfǎn) - use 往来 for general interactions, while 往返 specifically emphasizes the round-trip aspect.
往来 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in business discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 来往 (lái wǎng), which emphasizes the movement itself rather than the dealings. The tone combination (third tone for 往 and second tone for 来) is crucial for correct pronunciation.
While 往来 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects well with HSK Level 3 words related to movement and interaction, such as 去 (qù, go) and 来 (lái, come). Focus on understanding its usage in sentences involving relationships or exchanges.
Learners often confuse 往来 with 来往 and may incorrectly use 来往 to refer to dealings. For example, saying '我们有很多来往' ('We have a lot of coming and going') instead of '我们有很多往来' ('We have many dealings').
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How to say dealings in Chinese
“dealings” in Chinese is往来
往来 (wǎnglái) refers to interactions or dealings between people or entities. It often describes the act of going back and forth, such as in communication or trade, and can also imply a relationship or familiarity developed through repeated contact.
When to use 往来
往来 is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in business discussions. Be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 来往 (lái wǎng), which emphasizes the movement itself rather than the dealings. The tone combination (third tone for 往 and second tone for 来) is crucial for correct pronunciation.
往来 or something close to it
往返 (wǎngfǎn) - use 往来 for general interactions, while 往返 specifically emphasizes the round-trip aspect.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 往来 with 来往 and may incorrectly use 来往 to refer to dealings. For example, saying '我们有很多来往' ('We have a lot of coming and going') instead of '我们有很多往来' ('We have many dealings').
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往来 emphasizes dealings and relationships, while 来往 focuses more on the action of coming and going.
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