to take over (from those working the previous shift)
HSK 7, unknown, rank #26438, Hard
接班
jiēbān
to take over (in a leadership role etc)
HSK 7, unknown, rank #26438, Hard
接班
jiēbān
to succeed sb
HSK 7, unknown, rank #26438, Hard
jiēbān(jie1ban1) T1
1to take over (from those working the previous shift)
2to take over (in a leadership role etc)
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March 24, 2026
接班()jiēbān(jie1ban1)
接班 (jiēbān) refers to the act of taking over a role or position from someone else, often in a work or leadership context. It implies a transition where one person succeeds another, whether in shifts at a job or in a more general sense of leadership succession.
Frequency#26438DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 接班 is significant in both family businesses and political contexts, where succession planning is crucial for maintaining stability and continuity.
Memory Tip
Think of 接 (jiē) as 'to connect' or 'to receive' and 班 (bān) as 'class' or 'shift.' Imagine a classroom where one teacher hands over the class to another—this visual helps you remember that 接班 means to take over or succeed someone.
Meanings of 接班
jiēbān(jie1ban1)
1to take over (from those working the previous shift)
2to take over (in a leadership role etc)
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接班Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
接任 (jiērèn) - use 接班 when emphasizing the transition of roles, while 接任 focuses more on the act of assuming a specific position.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 接 (jiē) as 'to connect' or 'to receive' and 班 (bān) as 'class' or 'shift.' Imagine a classroom where one teacher hands over the class to another—this visual helps you remember that 接班 means to take over or succeed someone.
Usage Notes
This term is typically used in formal contexts, especially in workplaces or organizations. Common collocations include 接班人 (successor) and 接班制度 (succession system). Be mindful of the tones; a mispronunciation could lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Though not specifically listed in HSK, 接班 connects with other HSK vocabulary related to work and leadership. Focus on the components of the characters and practice using them in context, such as discussing job transitions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of 接班 is significant in both family businesses and political contexts, where succession planning is crucial for maintaining stability and continuity.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 接班 with 交班 (jiāobān), which specifically means to hand over a shift. For example, saying '我接班了' (I took over the shift) is incorrect if you mean to say 'I handed over the shift'—use 交班 instead.
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Cultural Notes for 接班
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In Chinese culture, the concept of 接班 is significant in both family businesses and political contexts, where succession planning is crucial for maintaining stability and continuity.
Frequently Asked Questions about 接班
接班 is generally used in formal or professional contexts; for informal scenarios, consider using other phrases like '接替'.
While it is commonly associated with leadership, it can also refer to taking over shifts or duties in a workplace.
A synonym is 接替 (jiētì), which also means to take over, but is more commonly used in less formal contexts.
