Definition
交流 (jiāo liú) means 'to exchange ideas, information, or feelings' — it's a two-way communication between people or groups. Unlike 交换 (jiāo huàn), which swaps concrete objects (e.g., gifts, seats), 交流 focuses on intangible content; and unlike 沟通 (gōu tōng), which emphasizes resolving misunderstandings, 交流 is broader, covering casual sharing and cultural exchange.
verb
to exchange (ideas, information, etc.)to communicateto interact socially
Examples
- 交流。Wǒmen jīngcháng yòng Zhōngwén hùxiāng jiāo liú.We often communicate with each other in Chinese.
- 交流。Tā xǐhuan hé péngyou jiāo liú xiǎngfǎ.He likes to exchange ideas with friends.
- 。Wǒmen zài kè shàng jiāo liú le zìjǐ de kànfǎ.We shared our own views in class.
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