接见

jiē jiàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to receive sb
2. to grant an interview

Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 拜见 bài jiàn 拜见 bài jiàn to pay a formal visit Used when a person of lower status requests to meet someone of higher status; counterpart to 接见.: to pay a formal visit

Synonyms

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• 会见 huì jiàn 会见 huì jiàn to meet with (sb who is paying a visit) When referring to official meetings between people of similar status.: to meet with (sb who is paying a visit)
• 接待 jiē dài 接待 jiē dài to receive (a visitor) General term for receiving guests or visitors, less formal than 接见.: to receive (a visitor)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

接见 implies a person of higher status receiving someone of lower status. Do not use it when two equals meet.

Formality

This is a formal word used in official or diplomatic contexts; avoid in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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经理明天将 接见 新员工。

The manager will receive the new employees tomorrow.

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Child Words of 接见

• 接 接 jiē: to receive
• 见 见 jiàn: to see
• 见 见 xiàn: to appear