交流

jiāoliú

Traditional: 交流

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Translation

to exchange, to communicate, communication, exchange

Word origin

A compound of 交 (jiāo, to hand over, to interact) and 流 (liú, to flow), conveying the mutual flow of ideas between people.

Origin
compound
Root
交 (jiāo, to interact) + 流 (liú, to flow)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 交

Stroke order for 流

Examples

We should exchange ideas more often.

Going abroad lets you communicate with foreigners.

This conference promoted cultural exchange.

They communicate in English.

quē

A lack of communication can cause misunderstandings.

交流 (jiāo liú) means to exchange or communicate, and as a noun, communication or exchange. It covers the back-and-forth flow of ideas, information, or culture.

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This word is part of lesson 37.