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接手 (jiē shǒu) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

接手 (jiē shǒu) is a Chinese word: to take over. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 接手

动 dòng verb

to take over

他接手了这个项目。

tā jiē shǒu le zhè ge xiàng mù

He took over this project.

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Word breakdown

接 jiē — to receive, to take

Words with this character (28)
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  • 6 接触 jiē chù — to contact HSK 5
    • 接 to connect, to join
    • 触 to touch, to reach
    Example

    他经常接触不同的文化。

    tā jīng cháng jiē chù bù tóng de wén huà

    He often comes into contact with different cultures.

  • 7 接近 jiē jìn — to approach HSK 5
    • 接 to connect with, to come into contact
    • 近 close, near
    Example

    他慢慢接近那只小猫。

    tā màn man jiē jìn nà zhī xiǎo māo

    He slowly approached the kitten.

  • 8 迎接 yíng jiē — to welcome, to greet, to meet HSK 5
    • 迎 to go forward to meet, to move toward
    • 接 to receive, to take in, to accept
    Example

    我们去机场迎接外国客人。

    wǒ men qù jī chǎng yíng jiē wài guó kè rén

    We go to the airport to welcome foreign guests.

  • 9 连接 lián jiē — to connect HSK 5
    • 连 to link, to join
    • 接 to join, to receive
    Example

    这条电缆连接两台电脑。

    zhè tiáo diàn lǎn lián jiē liǎng tái diàn nǎo

    This cable connects two computers.

  • 10 对接 duì jiē — to dock; to interface; to connect HSK 6
    • 对 matching; aligning; facing toward
    • 接 connecting; joining; linking
    Example

    我们需要和其他部门对接工作。

    wǒ men xū yào hé qí tā bù mén duì jiē gōng zuò

    We need to coordinate work with other departments.

  • 11 接连 jiē lián — successively HSK 6
    • 接 connect, join (conveys linking of events)
    • 连 continuous, successive (emphasizes the unbroken sequence)
    Example

    他接连失败了三次。

    tā jiē lián shī bài le sān cì

    He failed three times in succession.

  • 12 链接 liàn jiē — to link HSK 6
    • 链 chain, link (provides the sense of connection)
    • 接 to connect, to join (provides the action of connecting)
    Example

    我可以把这个文件链接到网站上。

    wǒ kě yǐ bǎ zhè ge wén jiàn liàn jiē dào wǎng zhàn shàng

    I can link this file to the website.

  • 13 间接 jiàn jiē — indirect HSK 6
    • 间 between, intermediate, space
    • 接 to connect, to join
    Example

    这只是间接证据，不能作为定罪的依据。

    zhè zhǐ shì jiàn jiē zhèng jù bù néng zuò wéi dìng zuì de yī jù

    This is only indirect evidence and cannot be used as grounds for conviction.

  • 14 交头接耳 jiāo tóu jiē ěr — whisper to each other HSK 7
    • 交 exchange, bring together
    • 头 head (coming close together)
    • 接 connect, join (ears touching)
    • 耳 ear (close proximity for whispering)
    Example

    学生们在课堂上交头接耳，老师很生气。

    xué shēng men zài kè táng shàng jiāo tóu jiē ěr lǎo shī hěn shēng qì

    The students whispered to each other in class, and the teacher was very angry.

  • 15 交接 jiāo jiē — to hand over; to transfer HSK 7
    • 交 to hand over; to deliver (the giving aspect)
    • 接 to receive; to take over (the receiving aspect)
    Example

    我明天要和新经理交接工作。

    wǒ míng tiān yào hé xīn jīng lǐ jiāo jiē gōng zuò

    I need to hand over work to the new manager tomorrow.

  • 16 再接再厉 zài jiē zài lì — make persistent efforts; keep up the good work HSK 7
    • 再 again, once more (emphasizing repetition)
    • 接 engage, connect (metaphorically: engage in effort)
    • 再 again, once more (repeated for parallel structure)
    • 厉 sharpen, make sharp (metaphorically: intensify efforts)
    Example

    这次考试你取得了好成绩，希望你再接再厉。

    zhè cì kǎo shì nǐ qǔ dé le hǎo chéng jì xī wàng nǐ zài jiē zài lì

    You achieved good results in this exam, I hope you keep up the good work.

  • 17 承接 chéng jiē — to undertake; to contract HSK 7
    • 承 to bear; to undertake
    • 接 to receive; to take over
    Example

    我们公司承接各种建筑项目。

    wǒ men gōng sī chéng jiē gè zhǒng jiàn zhù xiàng mù

    Our company undertakes various construction projects.

  • 18 拼接 pīn jiē — splice, piece together HSK 7
    • 拼 piece together, assemble from parts
    • 接 connect, join, link
    Example

    他把几张照片拼接成一幅完整的图画。

    tā bǎ jǐ zhāng zhào piàn pīn jiē chéng yì fú wán zhěng de tú huà

    He pieced several photos together into a complete picture.

  • 19 接二连三 jiē èr lián sān — one after another HSK 7
    • 接 connect, join
    • 二 two (beginning of sequence)
    • 连 link, connect continuously
    • 三 three (continuation of sequence)
    Example

    最近公司接二连三地出现问题。

    zuì jìn gōng sī jiē èr lián sān de chū xiàn wèn tí

    Recently, the company has had problems one after another.

  • 20 接力 jiē lì — relay HSK 7
    • 接 to receive, to take over
    • 力 strength, effort
    Example

    运动员们正在进行接力比赛。

    yùn dòng yuán men zhèng zài jìn xíng jiē lì bǐ sài

    The athletes are having a relay race.

  • 21 接替 jiē tì — to take over, to replace, to succeed HSK 7
    • 接 to take over, to receive
    • 替 to replace, to substitute
    Example

    李明接替张华担任部门主管。

    Lǐ Míng jiē tì Zhāng Huá dān rèn bù mén zhǔ guǎn

    Li Ming took over from Zhang Hua as department head.

  • 22 接济 jiē jì — to provide relief/assistance HSK 7
    • 接 to extend, to provide
    • 济 to relieve, to help
    Example

    他经常接济贫困的邻居。

    tā jīng cháng jiē jì pín kùn de lín jū

    He often provides assistance to poor neighbors.

  • 23 接班 jiē bān — to take over (a shift/position), to succeed HSK 7
    • 接 to take over, to receive
    • 班 shift, duty, position
    Example

    他将接班成为公司的新总裁。

    tā jiāng jiē bān chéng wéi gōng sī de xīn zǒng cái

    He will take over as the company's new president.

  • 24 接班人 jiē bān rén — successor HSK 7
    • 接 to take over, to receive
    • 班 shift, position, role
    • 人 person
    Example

    他被选为总经理的接班人。

    tā bèi xuǎn wéi zǒng jīng lǐ de jiē bān rén

    He was chosen as the successor to the general manager.

  • 25 接纳 jiē nà — to accept HSK 7
    • 接 to receive, to come into contact with
    • 纳 to accept, to admit
    Example

    我们应该学会接纳不同的意见。

    wǒ men yīng gāi xué huì jiē nà bù tóng de yì jiàn

    We should learn to accept different opinions.

  • 26 接见 jiē jiàn — to receive (a visitor) HSK 7
    • 接 to receive, to welcome
    • 见 to see, to meet with
    Example

    总统接见了外国大使。

    zǒng tǒng jiē jiàn le wài guó dà shǐ

    The president received the foreign ambassador.

  • 27 接轨 jiē guǐ — to integrate with HSK 7
    • 接 to connect, to link
    • 轨 track, standard system
    Example

    中国经济正在与国际市场接轨。

    Zhōng guó jīng jì zhèng zài yǔ guó jì shì chǎng jiē guǐ

    China's economy is integrating with international markets.

  • 28 衔接 xián jiē — to connect HSK 7
    • 衔 to hold, to link
    • 接 to receive, to join
    Example

    课程内容与实践紧密衔接。

    kè chéng nèi róng yǔ shí jiàn jǐn mì xián jiē

    The course content closely connects with practice.

手 shǒu — hand (implies handling or managing)

Words with this character (62)
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Structure & writing
1 接 jiē — to approach; to come into contact with

接 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 扌 shǒu — hand radical, indicating actions done with the hand
扌 is a component in 176 characters
HSK 1
打 dǎ to strike or hit with hand or tool 找 zhǎo to look for; to seek out
HSK 3
扫 sǎo to sweep away dust or garbage with a broom 把 bǎ to hold; to grasp 护 hù to protect; to defend 报 bào newspaper; also refers to certain periodicals 担 dān to carry on a shoulder pole
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拍 pāi to slap or pat with the palm or a flat object 持 chí to hold; to grasp 挺 tǐng stiff and straight 换 huàn to exchange; to trade (give something and receive something else) 据 jù to occupy; to seize 接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with 提 tí carry (something with a handle, ring, or strap) with the arm hanging down 搬 bān to move (a heavy or large object)
HSK 4
举 jǔ to lift, raise, or hold up 扔 rēng to throw, to fling (with the arm) 扬 yáng to raise up; to lift upward 扰 rǎo to disturb, to disrupt 批 pī to slap with the palm
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技 jì skill, craft 折 zhé to break; to snap 抬 tái to lift up; to raise 抱 bào to embrace with arms, to hug 拉 lā to pull toward oneself or drag along 拒 jù to resist; to withstand 招 zhāo to wave or gesture for someone to come or as a greeting 拾 shí to pick up (something from the ground) 挂 guà to hang (something) on a hook, nail, rope, etc. 指 zhǐ finger 按 àn press down with a hand or finger 授 shòu to hand over; to confer (used in formal or ceremonial occasions) 掉 diào to fall; to drop 排 pái to arrange in a row or sequence one after another 推 tuī push (an object) outward in the direction of force 摄 shè to absorb; to take in 播 bō to spread, to disseminate 操 cāo to hold; to grasp in the hand 擦 cā to rub, wipe, or scrub
HSK 5
扣 kòu to fasten or hook with a ring or clasp 执 zhí to hold; to grasp 扩 kuò to expand, enlarge; to increase in scope, scale, or quantity 扮 bàn to dress up as (a person or thing) 扶 fú to support with one's hand to prevent falling, or to help something fallen stand up again
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抓 zhuā to grasp; to grip (with fingers closed around object) 投 tóu to throw toward a target 抢 qiǎng to snatch; to seize by force 押 yā to sign or mark on an official document or contract as authentication 抽 chōu pull out (something sandwiched between objects) 拆 chāi to take apart; to disassemble 拖 tuō to drag (an object along a surface) 拥 yōng to embrace; to hug 拨 bō to move (something) aside with hand, foot, or stick 括 kuò (lit.) to tie up; to bind 拼 pīn to join together; to combine 挑 tiǎo to pry open; to flick up with a pointed or slender object 挡 dǎng to block, obstruct; to shield 挣 zhèng struggle to free oneself from restraint 挤 jǐ crowd together; (of many things) concentrated at the same time 挥 huī to wave or swing (the arm, or something held) 捐 juān to abandon; to give up 损 sǔn to decrease; to lose 捡 jiǎn to pick up; to collect 控 kòng to accuse, to lodge a complaint against 措 cuò to arrange; to handle 描 miáo to trace (a drawing or writing, often with transparent paper over a template) 插 chā to insert, stick in, or thrust (a long or flat object) into something 握 wò to grasp or hold something in the hand with fingers curled 搜 sōu to search everywhere 搞 gǎo to do, make, handle, or carry out 摇 yáo to shake; to sway back and forth 摔 shuāi to fall down (losing balance) 摘 zhāi to pick; to pluck (flowers, fruit, leaves, or things worn/hung) 摸 mō to touch or gently stroke with the hand 撞 zhuàng to collide with; to crash into 擅 shàn to act without authorization; to exceed one's authority
HSK 6
扎 zhā to prick; to pierce 扑 pū to lunge forward and throw oneself onto something 托 tuō to support (an object) with the palm or another surface facing upward 扭 niǔ to turn from one direction to another 抄 chāo to copy (text); to transcribe
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抑 yì to press down; to suppress 抗 kàng to resist; to withstand 抛 pāo to throw; to toss 披 pī to drape over the shoulders 抵 dǐ to prop up; to support 拐 guǎi to turn; to change direction 拔 bá to pull out, uproot 拟 nǐ to draft; to draw up 拦 lán to block, obstruct, stop 挖 wā to dig (into the ground to form a pit, trench, etc.) 挫 cuò to be frustrated; to fail 捉 zhuō to grip; to grasp 捕 bǔ to catch; to arrest 捧 pěng to hold or carry with both hands cupped 捷 jié fast; swift 掏 tāo to reach into and take out 援 yuán to pull or hold with the hand 搭 dā to set up; to erect 携 xié to carry with one; to bring along 摆 bǎi to arrange; to lay out 撑 chēng prop up, support 撒 sā to release; to open up 撤 chè to remove; to cancel
HSK 7
扒 bā to grip; to hold on to 扛 káng to carry on one's shoulder (without tools) 扯 chě to pull; to tug 扳 bān to pull or press (a fixed end) downward or inward to change direction 抉 jué (lit.) to gouge out; to dig out
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抒 shū to express, to give free rein to (one's feelings or opinions) 抖 dǒu to tremble or shiver (from cold or fear) 抚 fǔ to stroke gently 抠 kōu to dig out with a finger or small tool 抡 lūn to swing one's arm forcefully 抨 pēng (lit.) to impeach (弹劾) 抹 mǒ to spread; to apply (paint, cream, etc.) 拄 zhǔ to lean on (a stick or cane) for support 拇 mǔ thumb or big toe; the first digit of the hand or foot 拌 bàn to stir or mix thoroughly 拎 līn to carry (something) in one's hand 拓 tuò to open up (land, roads) 拘 jū to arrest or detain 拙 zhuō clumsy; unskillful 拢 lǒng to close up, to gather together 拣 jiǎn to choose; to select 拧 níng to wring; to twist both ends of an object in opposite directions with both hands 拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 拱 gǒng to clasp one's hands together as a gesture of respect 拴 shuān to tie or fasten with a rope 拽 zhuài to pull hard 挎 kuà to hook or hang something by bending one's arm 挟 xié to clamp under the arm 挠 náo to obstruct or hinder someone from doing something 挨 āi to be close to; to be next to 挪 nuó to move; to shift 振 zhèn to shake, to wave 挽 wǎn to pull; to draw 捂 wǔ to cover or seal tightly 捅 tǒng to poke; to stab; to thrust 捆 kǔn to tie up; to bind with rope 捍 hàn to defend; to resist 捎 shāo to bring or pass along something incidentally 捏 niē to pinch (with thumb and fingers) 捞 lāo to fish out from water or liquid 捣 dǎo to pound downward with one end of a stick or rod 捶 chuí to beat or strike with a fist or club 掀 xiān lift off (a cover or lid) 掐 qiā to press with a fingernail; to pinch or snap off with the thumb and another finger 掘 jué to dig; to excavate 掠 lüè to plunder; to seize by force 掩 yǎn to cover; to conceal 掷 zhì to throw, to hurl, to fling 掺 chān to mix one thing into another; to blend 揉 róu to rub with the hand 揍 zòu (colloq.) to hit (someone) 揠 yà (lit.) to pull up; to uproot 揣 chuǎi to estimate; to conjecture; to ponder 揪 jiū to grip tightly; to grab and pull 揭 jiē (lit.) to raise high; to hold up 揽 lǎn to put one's arm around someone and draw them close 搀 chān to gently support someone (usually an elderly person) by the arm or hand 搁 gē to place in a certain position 搂 lǒu to embrace or hug with both arms 搅 jiǎo to disturb; to disrupt 搏 bó to fight; to combat hand-to-hand 搓 cuō to rub between the palms or roll between the hands 摊 tān to spread out; to lay flat 摧 cuī to destroy, to break apart 撇 piě to throw flat (skimming through the air) 撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 撬 qiào to pry; to lever open by inserting a rod, knife, or awl into a crack or hole and forcing the other end 撰 zhuàn to write articles or books; to compose 撵 niǎn to expel, drive away 撼 hàn to shake; to rock 攒 zǎn to accumulate; to save up 攘 rǎng (lit.) to exclude; to repel
1.2 立 lì — to stand; to stand upright
立 is a component in 17 characters
HSK 2
位 wèi position; location 站 zhàn to stand upright with feet on the ground
HSK 3
接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with 音 yīn sound; pronunciation
HSK 4
亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 垃 lā used in 垃圾 (lājī): ① garbage, refuse ② (attributive) worthless or harmful 拉 lā to pull toward oneself or drag along 竞 jìng competition; to compete against each other 童 tóng child; young kid
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辛 xīn pungent; spicy
HSK 6
竖 shù upright, vertical, perpendicular to the ground (opposite of '横') 端 duān upright; proper 粒 lì small round or tiny fragment-shaped object
HSK 7
毅 yì resolute, firm and unwavering in purpose 泣 qì to weep silently or softly 竣 jùn to complete; to finish (a task or project) 竭 jié to exhaust, use up completely
1.3 女 nǚ — female (opposite of 男)
女 is a component in 54 characters
HSK 1
奶 nǎi breast; mammary gland 她 tā she; her (third-person feminine pronoun) 好 hǎo good; satisfactory (opposite of 坏) 妈 mā mom; mother (reduplicated form) 妹 mèi younger sister (by blood or same generation)
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姐 jiě older sister 要 yào important; significant
HSK 2
妻 qī wife (opposite of 夫) 始 shǐ beginning; start; initial (opposite of '末'/'终') 姓 xìng surname; family name
HSK 3
如 rú to suit; to follow; in accordance with 姨 yí maternal aunt (mother's sister); respectful term for women of one's mother's generation 婚 hūn to marry; for a man and woman to become husband and wife 安 ān safe, secure; opposite of '危' 接 jiē to approach; to come into contact with
HSK 4
姑 gū father's sister; aunt 娘 niáng (colloq.) mother
HSK 5
妇 fù married woman; general term for woman 姥 lǎo maternal grandfather (see 姥爷) 姿 zī appearance; looks 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 娱 yú joyful; happy
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婆 pó old woman (often reduplicated) 媒 méi matchmaker; person who arranges marriages
HSK 6
妆 zhuāng to put on makeup; to adorn oneself with cosmetics 妙 miào beautiful; fine 妨 fáng to hinder, obstruct (连~碍) 委 wěi winding, tortuous; euphemistic 姻 yīn marriage
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娃 wá child; infant 娶 qǔ to take a wife; to marry (of a man, opposite of 嫁) 婴 yīng infant, newborn baby 媳 xí daughter-in-law, son's wife 嫁 jià (of a woman) to marry, get married (opposite of 娶) 嫌 xián suspicion; grounds for suspicion 宴 yàn to host a banquet; to feast together
HSK 7
奴 nú slave (person oppressed, exploited, and controlled in old society) 奸 jiān hypocritical and cunning 妄 wàng absurd, irrational, wild 妒 dù to envy; to be jealous of someone superior 妖 yāo demon; monster; supernatural creature in myths and legends
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妥 tuǒ appropriate; suitable 姆 mǔ nanny; person hired to care for children, the elderly, or manage household affairs, usually female (see "保姆") 姜 jiāng ginger plant (perennial herb with lance-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers, rarely blooming) 娇 jiāo delicate, beautiful, and lovely (of women, children, flowers, etc.) 婉 wǎn indirect and gentle in expression 婪 lán greedy; insatiably covetous of wealth 婿 xù husband 媚 mèi beautiful; lovely 嫂 sǎo elder brother's wife; sister-in-law 嫉 jí to envy; to be jealous of someone better than oneself 嫩 nèn tender, delicate (of young growth); opposite of "老" 嬉 xī (lit.) to play; to frolic 耍 shuǎ to play; to have fun

Stroke order

2 手 shǒu — hand (the part of the body below the wrist)
手 is a component in 10 characters
HSK 1
看 kàn to look at; to watch
HSK 2
拿 ná to hold, grasp, or move with the hand or other means
HSK 5
掌 zhǎng palm of the hand
HSK 6
拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 摩 mó to rub; to move back and forth against something
HSK 7
拳 quán fist (fingers curled into a ball) 挚 zhì intimate, sincere 掰 bāi to split or break apart with one's hands 擎 qíng to lift up, raise 攀 pān to climb by gripping something

手 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order