交换

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我们交换了联系方式。▶ —
   We exchanged contact information.
2. 同学之间互相交换了意见。▶ —
   The classmates exchanged opinions with each other.

Collocations

Mnemonic

交 jiāo "mutual" + 换 huàn "to swap": to swap mutually, i.e. to exchange. 换 has the hand radical 扌. Trading objects, opinions, or information. Distinguish from 兑换 (to change money).

Related

Quick check

1. What is the difference between 交换 and 兑换?

   • 交换 = swap mutually; 兑换 = change money (currency)
   • identical
   • 交换 = color; 兑换 = taste
   • 兑换 = driving