交往

• 拼音: jiāo wǎng
• 汉字拆解: 交 = pictograph of crossed legs, meaning to cross or exchange; 往 = 彳(step) + 主 (phonetic), meaning to go towards

含义

To associate with; to have dealings with. To interact or socialise with others, especially over time.

Describes ongoing social interaction and relationship-building between people. Can refer to friendships, professional relationships, or romantic relationships when the context makes it clear. Implies a deeper or more sustained level of contact than casual meetings.

例句

1. 他和同事们交往得很好。
2. 你们是什么时候开始交往的？
3. 跟不同的人交往可以学到很多东西。

用法指南

语境: relationships, social, everyday

语气: descriptive

正确说法

• 他们交往了三年才结婚。(They dated for three years before getting married.)
• 跟朋友交往要真诚。(You should be sincere when interacting with friends.)

错误说法

• 我跟这本书交往很久了。(Don't use 交往 with objects — it only describes interaction between people. Say 我看这本书很久了.)

起源与历史

Compound of 交 (to associate, to cross paths) and 往 (to go, to move towards), together conveying the idea of mutual coming and going — sustained social interaction.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal