Chinese words · HSK 4

交

jiāo

to hand over; to hand in

Every meaning

jiāo

  1. to hand over; to hand in
  2. to pay (fees)
  3. to intersect; to cross
  4. to make friends; to associate with
  5. friendship; acquaintance

In a sentence

  • 明天要交作业。

    The homework has to be handed in tomorrow.

  • 他在大学交了很多朋友。

    He made a lot of friends in college.

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Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).