引荐 (yǐn jiàn) — to personally recommend (someone); to give a referral
Definition
引荐 is a formal verb meaning to personally introduce or refer someone, implying you act as the go-between. Unlike 推荐 (to recommend), it emphasizes the act of connecting two people, not endorsing a product or idea.
verb
to personally recommend (someone)to give a referral
Examples
- 引荐。Tā yǐn jiàn wǒ rèn shi le nà jiā gōng sī de lǎo bǎn.He introduced me to the boss of that company.
- 引荐？Nǐ néng yǐn jiàn yí wèi kào pǔ de lǜ shī gěi wǒ ma?Can you refer a reliable lawyer to me?
- 引荐，。Tōng guò péng you yǐn jiàn, wǒ dé dào le zhè ge gōng zuò.Through a friend's referral, I got this job.
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