HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
交 — to hand over
- Reading
- jiāo
- Meaning
- to hand over; to make friends; to exchange
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
交 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is jiāo and it means to hand over; to make friends; to exchange. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
交 appears in everyday chinese words such as 交 (hand over; intersect), 交 (hand over, submit) and 交流 (exchange; communicate).
Chinese words containing 交
Frequently asked questions
What does 交 mean in Chinese?
交 means to hand over; to make friends; to exchange in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 交 read?
交 is read jiāo. Reading it inside real words — 交 and 交 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 交 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 交 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 交 in a word?
A common word containing 交 is 交 (jiāo) — "hand over; intersect". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 交 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 交 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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