Chinese word

对接

Pronunciation

Pinyinduì jiē

Meaning

  • verbconnect

Example

请把打印机和电脑对接一下。qǐng bǎ dǎ yìn jī hé diàn nǎo duì jiē yí xià

Please connect the printer to the computer.

Illustration for 对接 (connect)

More examples

手机和电脑可以对接，联系人会自动同步。shǒu jī hé diàn nǎo ké yǐ duì jiē lián xì rén huì zì dòng tóng bù

The phone and computer can connect, and the contacts will sync automatically.

Core concept

Two separate sides meet at a working interface where information, functions, or responsibilities can pass between them.

Common phrases

  • 对接电脑duì jiē diàn nǎo

    connect to a computer

  • 对接打印机duì jiē dǎ yìn jī

    connect to a printer

  • 对接手机duì jiē shǒu jī

    connect to a phone

Similar words

连接lián jiē: Physically links devices or wires so they can send data or signals.
联系lián xì: Gets in touch with a person or organization about information or a task.
配合pèi hé: Works with others by matching actions to a shared plan.

Definition in Chinese

把两个系统、设备或工作环节连接起来，使信息、功能或职责可以相互传递并配合运作。bǎ liǎng gè xì tǒng shè bèi huò gōng zuò huán jié lián jiē qǐ lái shǐ xìn xī gōng néng huò zhí zé ké yǐ xiāng hù chuán dì bìng pèi hé yùn zuò

Word origin

对 (duì, "face or correspond") + 接 (jiē, "join or receive") forms a word for bringing matching sides into a usable connection.

Usage tips

  • In a short request, this word can describe making a device, software system, or work handoff ready to cooperate, not just plugging in equipment.

Other meanings

  • coordinateverb
  • linkverb

Opposites

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