Definition
接手 (jiē shǒu) means 'to take over' duties, tasks, or projects — it is a separable verb (离合词) that can split as 接过手. It is more general than 接收 (jiē shōu), which focuses on receiving signals or taking over property/factories, and 接班 (jiē bān), which specifically means taking over a work shift or succeeding in a leadership role.
verb
to take over (duties, tasks, projects, etc.)
Easily confused
- 接受jiē shòusound-aliketo accept, to receive (an offer, suggestion, fact, etc.)
- 接收jiē shōusound-aliketo receive (a signal, message, or transmission)
Examples
- 接手。Tā jiē shǒu le zhè xiàng rènwu.He took over this task.
- ，接手。Jīnglǐ zǒu hòu, tā jiē shǒu le gōngzuò.After the manager left, she took over the work.
- ，。Tā yǐjīng jiē guo shǒu le, nǐ búyòng zài guǎn le.He has already taken over, you don't need to worry anymore.
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