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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
移交yíjiāoto transferHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #10054, Very Hard
移交yíjiāoto hand overHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #10054, Very Hard
yíjiāo(yi2jiao1)yi jiao T2
  1. 1to transfer
  2. 2to hand over
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March 24, 2026

移交yíjiāo(yi2jiao1)

移交 (yí jiāo) means to transfer or hand over something from one person or entity to another. This term is commonly used in formal contexts, such as business transactions, legal proceedings, or official responsibilities, where one party is transferring authority or ownership to another.

Strokes17Frequency#10054DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese governance and business practices, the concept of 移交 is vital, especially during leadership transitions or project completions. The formal handing over of responsibilities reflects the importance of accountability and continuity in Chinese culture.

Memory tip

Imagine a person named 'Yi' who is always handing over (交) things to others. The character 移 (yí) looks like someone moving something, while 交 (jiāo) represents the action of giving. Picture Yi joyfully transferring a baton in a relay race, where smooth handovers are crucial.

Meanings of 移交

yíjiāo(yi2jiao1)
1to transfer
2to hand over
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移交Simplified
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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交接 (jiāojiē) - use 移交 (yíjiāo) when emphasizing the formal transfer of authority, while 交接 (jiāojiē) is more about the act of handover between parties.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 移交 with other similar verbs like 交给 (jiāo gěi), which means 'to give to.' 移交 is more formal and denotes an official transfer. It's commonly used in phrases such as '移交文件' (yí jiāo wénjiàn) meaning 'hand over documents.'

HSK Study Tips

Though 移交 is not specifically listed in HSK levels, it is relevant for HSK 5 learners who are expanding their vocabulary in business and legal contexts. Students should focus on the context in which 移交 is used, as well as its collocations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 移交 with 交给, using it in casual settings. For instance, saying '我移交给你这本书' (Wǒ yí jiāo gěi nǐ zhè běn shū) is incorrect; it should be '我交给你这本书' (Wǒ jiāo gěi nǐ zhè běn shū).

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Component characters

移yíto move
HSK 511 strokes禾
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交jiāoto hand over
HSK 46 strokes亠
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How to say to transfer in Chinese

“to transfer” in Chinese is移交yíjiāo

移交 (yí jiāo) means to transfer or hand over something from one person or entity to another. This term is commonly used in formal contexts, such as business transactions, legal proceedings, or official responsibilities, where one party is transferring authority or ownership to another.

When to use 移交

Be careful not to confuse 移交 with other similar verbs like 交给 (jiāo gěi), which means 'to give to.' 移交 is more formal and denotes an official transfer. It's commonly used in phrases such as '移交文件' (yí jiāo wénjiàn) meaning 'hand over documents.'

移交 or something close to it

交接 (jiāojiē) - use 移交 (yíjiāo) when emphasizing the formal transfer of authority, while 交接 (jiāojiē) is more about the act of handover between parties.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 移交 with 交给, using it in casual settings. For instance, saying '我移交给你这本书' (Wǒ yí jiāo gěi nǐ zhè běn shū) is incorrect; it should be '我交给你这本书' (Wǒ jiāo gěi nǐ zhè běn shū).

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