交换 (jiāo huàn): to exchange

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 5verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to exchange
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5

Full definitions

to exchange
to swap
to switch (telecom)
commutative (math)
to commute

Chinese explanation

双方各自把东西给对方，用自己的一方面换取对方的另一方面。常用来指物品、信息、意见、位置等的互相交换，如交换礼物、交换意见、交换座位。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

to hand over

HSK 3

to exchange

Example sentences

At the graduation ceremony, the classmates exchanged contact information and promised to keep in touch.

After negotiations, the two companies finally reached an agreement to exchange technology.

I exchanged seats with my friend so he could sit by the window and enjoy the view.

During the cultural exchange activity, the students exchanged small gifts from their own countries with foreign friends, which enhanced mutual understanding.

They exchanged opinions but did not reach a consensus.

The newlywed couple exchanged rings at the wedding, symbolizing their love and commitment.

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