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March 24, 2026
接手()jiēshǒu(jie1shou3)
接手 means 'to take over' or 'to take on responsibilities or duties that someone else previously handled.' It is commonly used in professional settings when discussing job roles, projects, or tasks being transferred from one person to another.
Frequency#3893DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, taking over responsibilities is often seen as a sign of trust and continuity, especially during leadership changes, highlighting the importance of collective effort and stability.
Memory Tip
Imagine a hand reaching out to '接' (connect) and '手' (hand) to take something from another hand, symbolizing the act of taking over responsibilities. The sound 'jie' can remind you of 'jigsaw,' where pieces fit together, just like duties being passed along.
Meanings of 接手
jiēshǒu(jie1shou3)
1to take over (duties etc)
2catcher (baseball etc)
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About 接手
接手Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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接管 (jiēguǎn) — use 接手 when emphasizing the act of taking over responsibilities, while 接管 is more about taking control or management of something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a hand reaching out to '接' (connect) and '手' (hand) to take something from another hand, symbolizing the act of taking over responsibilities. The sound 'jie' can remind you of 'jigsaw,' where pieces fit together, just like duties being passed along.
Usage Notes
This term is often used in formal contexts, such as workplaces or official duties. A common mistake is using it in casual conversations where simpler terms might suffice. Remember the correct tonal pronunciation: 'jie1 shou3,' as mispronouncing can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
接手 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but it is useful for learners around HSK 4-5. Focus on using it in sentences about job transitions or project management to enhance your practical language skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, taking over responsibilities is often seen as a sign of trust and continuity, especially during leadership changes, highlighting the importance of collective effort and stability.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 接手 with 接待 (jie4 dai4), which means 'to receive guests.' For example, saying '我接待这个项目' (I receive this project) instead of '我接手这个项目' (I take over this project) is incorrect.
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Cultural Notes for 接手
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In Chinese business culture, taking over responsibilities is often seen as a sign of trust and continuity, especially during leadership changes, highlighting the importance of collective effort and stability.
Frequently Asked Questions about 接手
接手 generally refers to taking over responsibilities or tasks, while 接管 implies a more authoritative takeover, often of management or control.
While you can, it's more appropriate in professional contexts. In casual situations, simpler phrases may feel more natural.
Yes, you can also use 继承 (jì chéng) which means to inherit, but it's typically used in different contexts.
