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March 24, 2026
交往jiāowǎng(jiao1wang3)
交往 (jiāowǎng) refers to the act of associating, interacting, or establishing relationships with others. It is commonly used in contexts involving friendships, dating, or professional networking, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal connections in social settings.
Frequency#2591DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 交往 is significant in both personal and professional realms, reflecting the value placed on relationships (人际关系 - rénjì guānxì) in daily life. Dating and socializing often involve group activities, highlighting the communal aspect of these interactions.
Memory Tip
Think of 交 (jiāo) as 'to connect' and 往 (wǎng) like 'going towards.' Imagine two friends connecting and going towards each other for a fun outing. Visualize two sticks crossing (交) on a path (往) as they meet and socialize.
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AI Study Notes for 交往
Quick Contrast
交际 (jiāojì) vs 交往 (jiāowǎng): use 交往 for a broader sense of interaction or relationship-building, while 交际 specifically emphasizes communication or socializing.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 交 (jiāo) as 'to connect' and 往 (wǎng) like 'going towards.' Imagine two friends connecting and going towards each other for a fun outing. Visualize two sticks crossing (交) on a path (往) as they meet and socialize.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 交往 with other similar terms like 交际 (jiāojì), which specifically means socializing. The term is more informal and is often used in everyday conversations rather than formal writing. Common collocations include 交往朋友 (to date friends) or 交往工作 (to have professional contacts).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 交往 connects with other relationship-related vocabulary like 朋友 (péngyǒu - friend) and 关系 (guānxi - relationship). Students should focus on using this word in various contexts, practicing both speaking and writing to describe different types of relationships.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, 交往 is significant in both personal and professional realms, reflecting the value placed on relationships (人际关系 - rénjì guānxì) in daily life. Dating and socializing often involve group activities, highlighting the communal aspect of these interactions.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 交往 with 交际, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我和他交际' (I socialize with him) instead of '我和他交往' (I associate with him) when referring to a personal relationship is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 交往
交往 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他们____大概有一年了。
They were knocking around together for about a year.
Example Sentences for 交往 (10)
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1
他们交往大概有一年了。
tā mén jiāo wǎng dà gài yǒu yī nián le。
They were knocking around together for about a year.
2
他同女朋友已经交往7个月了。
tā tóng nǚ péng yǒu yǐ jīng jiāo wǎng7 7 gè yuè。
He had been going out with his girlfriend for seven months.
3
她那平时很害羞的儿子已经开始与人交往了。
tā nà píng shí hěn hài xiū de ér zǐ yǐ jīng kāi shǐ yǔ rén jiāo wǎng le。
Her normally shy son had come out of his shell.
4
她不喜欢他与那帮人交往，也不喜欢他的朋友。
tā bù xǐ huān tā yǔ nà bāng rén jiāo wǎng， ， yě bù xǐ huān tā de péng。
She disliked his involvement with the group and disliked his friends.
5
因为不怎么懂意大利语，她很少和人交往。
yīn wéi bù zěn mó dǒng yì dà lì yǔ， ， tā hěn shǎo hé rén jiāo。
Since she knows little Italian, she keeps to herself.
"I can very easily explain my dealings with them." — "I am sure you can, sir. But in the meanwhile I must ask you to come with me."
Cultural Notes for 交往
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, 交往 is significant in both personal and professional realms, reflecting the value placed on relationships (人际关系 - rénjì guānxì) in daily life. Dating and socializing often involve group activities, highlighting the communal aspect of these interactions.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
While Western cultures may prioritize individualism in relationships, Chinese culture often emphasizes collective social interactions and the importance of networking (交际) within both personal and professional domains.
Frequently Asked Questions about 交往
Generally, 交往 is more informal and is best used in casual conversations rather than formal writing or speeches.
交往 refers more to personal relationships and dating, while 交际 encompasses broader social interactions.
No, while it can mean dating, it also refers to general associations and friendships.
