交情

• Pinyin: jiāo qing
• Desglose de hanzi: 交 = to associate, interact; 情 = 忄(heart) + 青 — feelings, emotions

Significado

Amistad de muchos años; relación personal.

Emphasizes the depth and history of a relationship rather than just casual acquaintance. Often used to acknowledge long-standing connections that carry social obligations. Common phrases include 老交情 (old friendship), 多年交情 (years of friendship), and 看在交情的份上 (for the sake of our friendship).

Ejemplos

1. 看在我们多年交情的份上，这件事你就帮个忙吧。
2. 他们虽然是生意伙伴，但私下里交情并不深。
3. 老张和他有几十年的交情，关键时刻不会袖手旁观。

Guía de uso

Contexto: relationships, social, everyday

Tono: warm

Correcto

• 我们俩有二十年的交情了。(The two of us have been friends for twenty years.)
• 凭我们的交情，这点小事不用客气。(Given our friendship, no need to be polite about this small matter.)

Incorrecto

• 用'交情'描述刚认识的人 (Don't use 交情 for someone you just met — it implies history; use 认识 or 关系 for newer connections)

Origen e historia

Composed of 交 (to associate; relationship) + 情 (feeling; affection). Literally the feelings that come from association.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal