Chinese Conversation · Level 67
89 words
Chinese word
接头
Pronunciation
Pinyinjiē tóu
Meaning
- nounsecret meeting
Example
他们安排了一个接头在旅馆。tā men ān pái le yí gè jiē tóu zài lǘ guǎn
They arranged a secret meeting at the hotel.
More examples
他用手机确认了接头的时间。tā yòng shǒu jī què rèn le jiē tóu de shí jiān
He used his cellphone to confirm the time of the secret meeting.
Core concept
A discreet link joins people at an agreed place and time so a message or object can change hands.
Similar words
密会mì huì: A secret meeting held away from public view for private dealings.
会合huì hé: A gathering where several people meet for a shared purpose.
碰头pèng tóu: A brief, informal meeting to coordinate plans or exchange information.
Definition in Chinese
暗中约定时间和地点进行见面或交接物品与信息的会面，通常为不公开或隐蔽性的会合。àn zhōng yuē dìng shí jiān hé dì diǎn jìn xíng jiàn miàn huò jiāo jiē wù pǐn yǔ xìn xī de huì miàn tōng cháng wèi bù gōng kāi huò yǐn bì xìng de huì hé
Word origin
The word combines 接 (jiē, "join") with 头 (tóu, "head") to express the basic idea of one end meeting another and forming a link.
Usage tips
- Because the word carries a covert tone, using it for a simple lunch plan may suggest that the meeting has a hidden purpose.
Other meanings
- contactnoun
- connectionnoun