Chinese Conversation · Level 65
90 words
Chinese word
交流
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiāo liú
Meaning
- verbcommunicate
Example
我们应该多交流。wǒ men yīng gāi duō jiāo liú
We should communicate more.
More examples
我经常和同学交流学习方法。wǒ jīng cháng hé tóng xué jiāo liú xué xí fāng fǎ
I often communicate with my classmates about study methods.
Core concept
A two-way flow in which people, ideas, information, or feelings move between one another.
Common phrases
与同学交流yǔ tóng xué jiāo liú
communicate with classmates
与老师交流yǔ lǎo shī jiāo liú
communicate with teachers
与家人交流yǔ jiā rén jiāo liú
communicate with family
Similar words
沟通gōu tōng: Using words or another method to help both sides understand information and intentions.
交谈jiāo tán: Having a conversation to express and share opinions or feelings.
联系lián xì: Contacting someone as needed to exchange information or keep a connection.
交换jiāo huàn: Passing information, things, or ideas from one person to another and back.
Definition in Chinese
与他人交换意见、信息或感情，通过谈话或互动相互沟通。yǔ tā rén jiāo huàn yì jiàn xìn xī huò gǎn qíng tōng guò tán huà huò hù dòng xiāng hù gōu tōng
Word origin
交流 (jiāoliú, "communicate") combines 交 (jiāo, "cross or meet") and 流 (liú, "flow"), presenting communication as ideas, information, or feelings moving between people.
Usage tips
- English communicate can describe a one-way message, but this Chinese verb usually presents both sides as taking part and does not suggest that they agree.