Definition
交往 is the general verb for social interaction and association with others, including both friendships and romantic dating. It emphasizes ongoing contact rather than just one-time contact (联系) or how people get along (相处).
verb
to associate withto have social contact withto date (romantically)
Examples
- 交往。Wǒ hé línjū jīngcháng jiāo wǎng.I often associate with my neighbor.
- 交往，。Tāmen jiāo wǎng le liǎng nián, yǐjīng jiéhūn le.They dated for two years and are already married.
- 交往。Gōngsī zhījiān tōngguò huìyì jiāo wǎng.Companies associate with each other through meetings.
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