Definitions
(verb)
to hand over; to deliver; to pay
(verb)
to intersect; to cross
(verb)
to make friends; to associate with
Etymology
Pictograph of a person standing with crossed legs, conveying the meaning "to cross".
About
The character "交" originates from an early pictographic depiction of a human figure with legs crossed, embodying the core notion of intersection or intertwining, a concept visually sustained by its enduring structural form composed of crossing strokes. From this initial representation of physical crossing, its meaning broadened to encompass abstract dimensions including the exchange of items or information, interpersonal interaction, and the establishment of relationships, reflecting an adaptive progression from concrete imagery to varied applications in communication and social exchange. This linguistic development allowed the character to become integral in forming compounds that address concepts of traffic, dialogue, and mutual involvement, illustrating a natural shift in semantic application while retaining its fundamental sense of connection.
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我交了一个新朋友。
他交给老师作业。
我们交换了礼物。
交通规则很重要。
国际交流促进文化发展。
请交付这个月的报告。
他们正在交涉合同细节。
在市场经济中，供求关系相互交织。