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交待
jiāodài
Description
"交待"是"交代"的另一种写法，意思是把事情说清楚，或者把工作、任务给别人。
"交待" is another way to write "交代", meaning to explain things clearly or to assign work or tasks to others.
我们常说"交待清楚"，就是把话讲明白。
We often say "交待清楚", which means to speak clearly.
Meanings
交待jiāodài
to explain clearly; to tell in detail
请你把事情交待清楚。
Please explain the matter clearly.
交待jiāodài
to hand over; to assign a task
老板交待了我一个任务。
The boss assigned me a task.
交待jiāodài
to confess; to explain oneself
他向警察交待了一切。
He confessed everything to the police.
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Notes
- Nuance
交待 is a less common variant of the standard form 交代; both are acceptable.
- Etymology
交 (hand over) + 待 (treat), combining to mean explain or assign.
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