Definition
交换 (jiāo huàn) means 'to exchange' and specifically implies a two-way, reciprocal swap between two parties (e.g., gifts, seats, contact info). It differs from the more general 换 (huàn), which can also mean 'to change (clothes)' or 'to convert (currency)' without the reciprocal implication. For exchanging ideas or information, use 交流 (jiāo liú); for currency, use 兑换 (duì huàn).
verb
to exchangeto swap(telecommunications) to switch (a call or connection)
Examples
- 交换。Tāmen jiāo huàn le shēngrì lǐwù.They exchanged birthday gifts.
- 交换。Wǒmen jīngcháng jiāo huàn xuéxí jīngyàn.We often exchange study experiences.
- 交换。Qǐng bāng wǒ jiāo huàn yíxià zuòwèi.Please help me swap seats.
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