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交代
jiāodài
Description
“交代”常常用来说把工作或事情从一个人换给另一个人。
"交代" is often used to describe handing over work or tasks from one person to another.
它也可以表示告诉别人要做的事，或者把事情说清楚。
It can also mean telling someone what to do or explaining things clearly.
Meanings
交代jiāodài
to hand over; take turns; alternate
我们两个人交代着工作。
The two of us are explaining the work.
交代jiāodài
to explain or tell someone what to do
老师交代我们明天要带书。
The teacher told us to bring books tomorrow.
交代jiāodài
to confess; account for something
他向大家交代了这件事。
He explained this matter to everyone.
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Notes
- Etymology
交 (exchange/hand over) + 代 (replace/substitute), together meaning transfer or take turns.
- Nuance
also written 交待 for the 'explain/confess' sense; 交代 is more standard.
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