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March 24, 2026
交易jiāoyì(jiao1yi4)
交易 (jiāoyì) refers to a transaction or business deal, commonly used in financial and commercial contexts. It implies an exchange where goods, services, or money are traded between parties, often involving negotiation and agreement on terms.
Frequency#1051DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, the concept of 交易 is often accompanied by relationship-building (关系, guānxi), emphasizing trust and mutual benefit over mere financial exchange.
Memory Tip
Imagine two business people shaking hands, completing a deal. The character 交 (jiāo) resembles two hands coming together, symbolizing the act of exchanging, while 易 (yì) suggests ease or simplicity in the transaction process.
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AI Study Notes for 交易
Quick Contrast
买卖 (mǎimài) refers specifically to buying and selling, emphasizing the action of purchase and sale rather than the broader concept of a transaction; 交易 (jiāoyì) encompasses a wider range of exchanges.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine two business people shaking hands, completing a deal. The character 交 (jiāo) resembles two hands coming together, symbolizing the act of exchanging, while 易 (yì) suggests ease or simplicity in the transaction process.
Usage Notes
When using 交易, it's important to note that it is typically used in formal contexts related to business. Common collocations include 进行交易 (jìnxíng jiāoyì - to carry out a transaction) and 商业交易 (shāngyè jiāoyì - commercial transaction). Be careful with the tones; mispronouncing could lead to confusion with other words.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 交易 connects to other business-related vocabulary like 商务 (shāngwù - business) and 交易所 (jiāoyìsuǒ - exchange). Students should focus on understanding its usage in various business scenarios to enhance their professional vocabulary.
Cultural Note
In Chinese business culture, the concept of 交易 is often accompanied by relationship-building (关系, guānxi), emphasizing trust and mutual benefit over mere financial exchange.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 交易 with 交流 (jiāoliú - exchange or communication), which conveys a different meaning. For instance, saying '我们进行交易' (Wǒmen jìnxíng jiāoliú) instead of '我们进行交易' (Wǒmen jìnxíng jiāoyì) is incorrect when referring to a business deal.
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Grammar Patterns of 交易
交易 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 3 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
他们发行一定数量的可公开____的股票。
They issue a fixed number of shares that trade publicly.
Example Sentences for 交易 (10)
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他们发行一定数量的可公开交易的股票。
tā mén fā háng yī dìng shù liáng de kě gōng kāi jiāo yì de gǔ piào。
They issue a fixed number of shares that trade publicly.
Last November the commission gave its stamp of approval to the deal.
8
这桩交易有些冒险，不过巴格利也没什么可损失的。
zhè zhuāng jiāo yì yǒu xiē mào xiǎn， ， bù guò bā gé lì yě méi shí mó kě sǔn shī。
The deal was a long shot, but Bagley had little to lose.
9
这幅油画在佳士得的拍卖会上被交易商拍走。
zhè fú yóu huà zài jiā shì dé de pāi mài huì shàng bèi jiāo yì shāng pāi zǒu。
The painting was bought by dealers at the Christie's sale.
10
他将因毒品交易的指控受到军法审判。
tā jiāng yīn dú pǐn jiāo yì de zhǐ kòng shòu dào jūn fǎ shěn pàn。
He is due to face a court-martial on drugs charges.
Cultural Notes for 交易
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese business culture, the concept of 交易 is often accompanied by relationship-building (关系, guānxi), emphasizing trust and mutual benefit over mere financial exchange.
Frequently Asked Questions about 交易
交易 (jiāoyì) refers more broadly to transactions or deals, while 买卖 (mǎimài) specifically means buying and selling.
It's primarily used in business contexts, so using it outside of that may sound unusual.
Common phrases include 进行交易 (jìnxíng jiāoyì - to carry out a transaction) and 成交交易 (chéngjiāo jiāoyì - to finalize a deal).
