接 | Chinese meaning

接【jiē】

HSK 2

to receive
to answer (the phone)
to meet or welcome sb
to connect
to catch
to join
to extend
to take one's turn on duty
to take over for sb

Generated definitions (experimental)

to receive

This meaning is used when someone receives something from someone else. It can refer to receiving objects, gifts, information, etc.

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He took my bag.

to answer (the phone)

This meaning is used when someone picks up the phone to respond to a call.

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Please answer the phone.

to meet or welcome sb

This meaning is used when someone meets or welcomes another person.

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Let's go meet him.

to connect

This meaning is used when something is interconnected or linked together.

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Where should this wire be connected?

to catch

This meaning is used when someone catches something in the air or while it's moving.

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He caught the falling cup.

to join

This meaning is used when someone joins a group, organization, or activity.

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I want to join your team.

to extend

This meaning is used when something is extended or prolonged.

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He extended his vacation.

to take one's turn on duty

This meaning is used when someone takes their scheduled turn for duty.

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It's my turn to take over this week.

to take over for sb

This meaning is used when someone takes over the responsibilities or position of someone else.

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She will take over his work.