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March 24, 2026
交际(交際)jiāojì(jiao1ji4)
交际 (jiāo jì) refers to the act of communication and social interaction between individuals. It encompasses verbal and non-verbal exchanges, emphasizing the importance of relationships in personal and professional contexts. This word is commonly used in discussions about networking, social skills, and interpersonal relationships.
Frequency#11622DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, effective communication is highly valued, as it fosters harmony and understanding within personal and professional relationships. The concept of 交际 is often tied to the importance of 'guanxi' (关系), or relationships, which can be crucial in business and social life.
Memory Tip
Think of 交 (jiāo) as 'to connect' and 識 (jì) as 'to know'; together, they create a picture of connecting with others to know them better. Imagine a social gathering where connections are made through conversations, enhancing your understanding of those around you.
Meanings of 交际
jiāojì(jiao1ji4)
1communication
2social intercourse
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About 交际
交际Simplified
交際Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#11622Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
交往 (jiāowǎng) refers more specifically to the act of socializing or associating with others, while 交际 (jiāojì) emphasizes communication and interaction.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 交 (jiāo) as 'to connect' and 識 (jì) as 'to know'; together, they create a picture of connecting with others to know them better. Imagine a social gathering where connections are made through conversations, enhancing your understanding of those around you.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when saying 交际; it should always be pronounced with the first tone for 交 and the fourth tone for 識. It's often used in formal contexts, such as in business or academic discussions, and can be combined with other words, like '交际能力' (communication skills).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 交际 connects with other vocabulary related to social interactions and communication, like '交流' (jiāo liú - exchange). Students should focus on understanding its usage in both casual and formal scenarios to enhance their language skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, effective communication is highly valued, as it fosters harmony and understanding within personal and professional relationships. The concept of 交际 is often tied to the importance of 'guanxi' (关系), or relationships, which can be crucial in business and social life.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 交际 with 交往 (jiāo wǎng), which emphasizes relationships rather than communication. For example, saying '我想要交际我的朋友' (I want to communicate with my friends) should be corrected to '我想要和我的朋友交往' (I want to socialize with my friends).
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Grammar Patterns of 交际
交际 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 2 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.
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他天生擅长____：他的祖先曾是封建领主。
Diplomacy was in his blood: his ancestors had been feudal lords.
Example Sentences for 交际 (10)
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他天生擅长交际：他的祖先曾是封建领主。
tā tiān shēng shàn cháng jiāo jì： ： tā de zǔ xiān zēng shì fēng jiàn lǐng。
Diplomacy was in his blood: his ancestors had been feudal lords.
It-girl Tamara Beckwith was livid at being turned away from the party.
Cultural Notes for 交际
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, effective communication is highly valued, as it fosters harmony and understanding within personal and professional relationships. The concept of 交际 is often tied to the importance of 'guanxi' (关系), or relationships, which can be crucial in business and social life.
Frequently Asked Questions about 交际
交际 refers more to social interaction and relationships, while 交流 emphasizes the exchange of ideas or information.
Yes, but it is more commonly used in formal contexts. For casual interactions, you might prefer words like '聊天' (liáo tiān - chat).
You can say '提高我的交际能力' (tígāo wǒ de jiāo jì néng lì) meaning 'to improve my communication skills'.
