接见

jiē jiàn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to receive sb
2. to grant an interview

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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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.

Synonyms

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会见

huì jiàn

to meet with (sb who is paying a visit)

When referring to official meetings between people of similar status.

接待

jiē dài

to receive (a visitor)

General term for receiving guests or visitors, less formal than 接见.

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

to receive

to see

to appear

接见