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交给 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
交给jiāogěito giveHSK 2, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #1533, Easy
交给jiāogěito deliverHSK 2, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #1533, Easy
交给jiāogěito hand overHSK 2, unknown, 15 strokes, rank #1533, Easy
jiāogěi(jiao1gei3)jiao gei T1
  1. 1to give
  2. 2to deliver
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March 24, 2026

交给(交給)jiāogěi(jiao1gei3)

The term 交给 (jiāo gěi) means 'to give' or 'to hand over' something to someone, often implying a transfer of responsibility or possession. It is commonly used in contexts where one person delivers an item or task to another, emphasizing the act of handing over.

Strokes15Frequency#1533DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, the act of handing over a task or responsibility is often done ceremoniously, reflecting respect and formality. The phrase 交给 is commonly used in meetings when delegating tasks.

Memory Tip

Imagine you are 'handing over' a gift to a friend. The character 交 (jiāo) looks like two hands coming together, symbolizing the act of giving, while 给 (gěi) can be associated with the sound of 'gate'—you’re passing through a gate to give something to someone.

Meanings of 交给

jiāogěi(jiao1gei3)
1to give
2to deliver
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About 交给

交给Simplified
交給Traditional
15Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1BCT✓CEFRA1

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Quick Contrast

交付 (jiāofù) vs 交给 (jiāogěi): use 交付 when emphasizing the formal delivery of an item, while 交给 focuses on the act of handing over to someone.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 交给 with just 给 (gěi), which means 'to give' but doesn't imply the act of handing over. This phrase is more formal and is often used in business or official contexts. A common collocation is 交给我 (jiāo gěi wǒ), meaning 'hand it over to me.'

HSK Study Tips

While 交给 is not part of the HSK vocabulary lists, understanding it can enhance your ability to express actions of giving and transferring. Focus on using it in sentences with different subjects and objects to practice its contextual usage.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 交给 with just 给, leading to sentences like '我给你这个' (wǒ gěi nǐ zhège), which is correct but lacks the nuance of responsibility. Instead, use '我交给你这个' (wǒ jiāo gěi nǐ zhège) to emphasize the act of handing over.

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Component Characters

交jiāoto hand over
HSK 46 strokes亠
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给gěito
HSK 19 strokes纟
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How to say to give in Chinese

“to give” in Chinese is交给jiāogěi

The term 交给 (jiāo gěi) means 'to give' or 'to hand over' something to someone, often implying a transfer of responsibility or possession. It is commonly used in contexts where one person delivers an item or task to another, emphasizing the act of handing over.

When to use 交给

Be careful not to confuse 交给 with just 给 (gěi), which means 'to give' but doesn't imply the act of handing over. This phrase is more formal and is often used in business or official contexts. A common collocation is 交给我 (jiāo gěi wǒ), meaning 'hand it over to me.'

交给 or something close to it

交付 (jiāofù) vs 交给 (jiāogěi): use 交付 when emphasizing the formal delivery of an item, while 交给 focuses on the act of handing over to someone.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 交给 with just 给, leading to sentences like '我给你这个' (wǒ gěi nǐ zhège), which is correct but lacks the nuance of responsibility. Instead, use '我交给你这个' (wǒ jiāo gěi nǐ zhège) to emphasize the act of handing over.

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Yes, but it's more common in formal contexts. In informal situations, just using 给 might suffice.

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