交给
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Meaning: to hand over
How to Understand
交给
交給 means 'to hand over' or 'to entrust.' It is commonly used when transferring something to someone else, either physically or metaphorically.
The character 交 (jiāo) originally meant 'to connect' or 'to meet,' and later came to mean 'to hand over' or 'to entrust.' The character 給 (gěi) means 'to give' or 'to provide.' Together, they form a phrase that emphasizes the act of passing something to another person.
交給 is frequently used in daily life, such as handing over documents, responsibilities, or objects. It can also be used in more abstract contexts, like entrusting someone with a task or a secret. In formal settings, it is often used in business or administrative situations.
Example Sentences
请把文件交给经理。
Please hand the document over to the manager.
我把他交给警察了。
I handed him over to the police.