接力

jiē lì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. relay

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 传递 chuán dì 传递 chuán dì to transmit; to pass on to sb else 接力 is a type of 传递 (to pass on) where one person passes something to the next in sequence.: to transmit; to pass on to sb else

Synonyms

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• 接替 jiē tì 接替 jiē tì to replace They both mean to take over a task or position from someone else, but 接替 is used for personnel replacement while 接力 specifically refers to a relay.: to replace

Usage notes

Collocations

Common collocation: 接力赛 (relay race). Also used metaphorically, e.g., 爱心接力 (a relay of kindness).

Common mistakes

接力 is used for a relay in sports or a collaborative task where one takes over from another. Do not use it for simply taking over a job or replacing someone (use 接替).

Example Sentences

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他们正在练习 接力 。

They are practicing the relay.

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Words Containing 接力

• 接力棒 接力棒 jiē lì bàng: relay baton
• 接力赛 接力赛 jiē lì sài: relay race
• 接力赛跑 接力赛跑 jiē lì sài pǎo: relay race
• 空中接力 空中接力 kōng zhōng jiē lì: alley-oop (basketball)

Child Words of 接力

• 力 力 lì: power
• 接 接 jiē: to receive