介绍

jièshào

Traditional: 介绍

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Translation

to introduce, introduction

Word origin

A compound of 介 (jiè, to be between or to mediate) and 绍 (shào, to connect or carry on), the two together meaning to put people in contact, hence to introduce.

Origin
compound
Root
介 (jiè, to mediate) + 绍 (shào, to connect)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 介

Stroke order for 绍

Examples

Let me introduce everyone.

Please introduce yourself.

He recommended a job to me.

xiáng

The introduction to this book is very detailed.

A friend introduced us to each other.

介绍 (jiè shào) means to introduce, introduction. It works as both a verb and a noun for presenting people or information.

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This word is part of lesson 22.