Meaning
交往 refers to the act of interacting, associating, or maintaining relationships with others. It can describe general social contact, friendship, professional networking, or romantic relationships. The word emphasizes ongoing interaction and mutual exchange between people.
Usage
In everyday speech, 交往 often appears in contexts about developing or maintaining relationships. When referring to romantic relationships, it typically means dating or being in a relationship. Common patterns include 和...交往 (to associate with...) and 交往经验 (relationship experience). The word carries a neutral to positive connotation and is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.
Examples
- 01他们交往三年后结婚了。.They got married after dating for three years.
- 02我很少和陌生人交往。.I rarely associate with strangers.
Characters
Common collocations
- 和...交往...to associate with...
- 正常交往normal contact/interaction
- 恋爱交往romantic relationship
- 社会交往social interaction
Antonyms
Origin
The character 交 originally depicted crossed legs or intersecting lines, suggesting mutual exchange. Combined with 往 (going back and forth), 交往 literally suggests reciprocal movement or exchange between people, which evolved to mean social interaction and association.