Chinese Conversation · Level 52
90 words
Chinese word
社交
Pronunciation
Pinyinshè jiāo
Meaning
- nounsocializing
Example
他很注重社交。tā hěn zhù zhòng shè jiāo
He places great importance on socializing.
More examples
在社交场合，他表现得很自然。zài shè jiāo chǎng hé tā biǎo xiàn de hěn zì rán
He acts naturally in social situations.
Core concept
People reaching across a shared social world to build and maintain connections.
Common phrases
社交技巧shè jiāo jì qiǎo
social skills
社交媒体shè jiāo méi tǐ
social media
社交圈子shè jiāo quān zi
social circle
Similar words
交际jiāo jì: Interpersonal communication through words or gestures that conveys thoughts and feelings.
交流jiāo liú: Mutual exchange of information or opinions between people or organizations.
交往jiāo wǎng: Ongoing association with people that maintains personal relationships.
应酬yìng chóu: Polite social dealings undertaken to observe etiquette and preserve appearances.
Definition in Chinese
在社会圈子里与别人接触、交换信息并建立联系的过程或能力。zài shè huì quān zi lǐ yǔ bié rén jiē chù jiāo huàn xìn xī bìng jiàn lì lián xì de guò chéng huò néng lì
Word origin
社 (shè, "community") + 交 (jiāo, "interact") combines a shared community with contact between people, giving the word its sense of forming connections through social exchange.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this noun covers both face-to-face gatherings and broader networking, so it is not limited to friendly chat or parties.
Other meanings
- social relationsnoun
- social interactionnoun
Opposites
- 孤独gū dúlonelinessnoun
Related words
- 社交能力shè jiāo néng lìsocial abilitynoun
- 社交化shè jiāo huàsocializeverb