verb / noun HSK 5
Traditional 互動
to interact · interaction · to engage with each other
Meaning
互动 means mutual action or engagement between two or more parties. It emphasizes the back-and-forth, reciprocal nature of communication or activity. Commonly used in contexts involving social media, classroom teaching, events, or any situation where people or systems exchange information or influence each other.
Usage
Frequently used in modern Chinese, especially in digital and educational contexts. You'll hear it in phrases like '互动环节' (interactive segment) at events, or '与观众互动' (interact with the audience). It's a neutral, versatile term suitable for both formal and casual settings.
Examples
- 01老师鼓励学生在课堂上多互动。.The teacher encourages students to interact more in class.
- 02这个应用程序的互动性很强，用户体验很好。, .This app has strong interactivity and provides a good user experience.
Characters
Measure words
- 次一次互动
Common collocations
- 互动环节interactive segment
- 与...互动...to interact with...
- 互动性interactivity
- 课堂互动classroom interaction
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 互 (mutual) and 动 (movement/action) to literally mean 'mutual movement' or 'reciprocal action,' clearly capturing the concept of interaction.