交流

jiāo liú

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to exchange
2. exchange
3. communication
4. interaction
5. to have social contact (with sb)

Word relationships

Related words

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沟通

gōu tōng

to join; to connect; to link up

Focuses more on communicating ideas or feelings

互动

hù dòng

to interact

Emphasizes mutual interaction

Synonyms

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交换

jiāo huàn

to exchange

When referring to exchanging objects or information

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 进行 (to carry out) or 加强 (to strengthen): 进行交流, 加强交流.

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 交换 (jiāohuàn) for physical swapping; 交流 is for abstract exchange like ideas or culture.

Example Sentences

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交流可以增进两国人民的了解。

Communication can enhance the understanding between the people of the two countries.

我们经常交流学习经验。

We often exchange learning experiences.

肢体语言在交流中很重要。

Body language is very important in communication.

他是聋哑人，使用手语交流。

He is deaf-mute and communicates using sign language.

他很傲，不爱和别人交流。

He is very proud and doesn't like to interact with others.

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Words Containing 交流

交流道

jiāo liú dào

(fig.) channel of communication

交流电

jiāo liú diàn

alternating current

德意志学术交流中心

dé yì zhì xué shù jiāo liú zhōng xīn

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

exchange of ideas

cultural exchange

hǎi xiá jiāo liú jī jīn huì

Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF)

涕泪交流

tì lèi jiāo liú

tears and mucus flowing profusely (idiom); weeping tragically

Child Words of 交流

to flow

to hand over