接
approach; connect; accept; meet; take over
Meanings
7 senses · 35 examplesverb
to approach; to be close to; to touch
Used to indicate physical proximity or contact between objects or people.
Our two houses are adjacent to each other.
These two cities are geographically close.
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They whispered to each other, not wanting others to hear.
Please do not touch these chemicals.
The economy is developing rapidly in the border areas between the two countries.
verb
to connect; to link; to join
Used for physically joining two or more things together.
The electrician is connecting the wires.
Please help me connect the yarn, I need to continue weaving.
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This sentence doesn't connect with the previous one; there's a logical problem.
This bridge connects the northern and southern districts of the city.
We need to glue these two pieces of wood together.
verb
to catch; to hold; to receive
Used for physically catching or holding something that is falling or coming towards you.
He jumped up and caught the basketball.
The book is falling, quickly catch it with your hand!
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She used her apron to catch the apples falling from the tree.
How much weight can this shelf hold?
He steadily caught the child falling from a height.
verb
to accept; to receive; to answer
Used for receiving or accepting abstract things like calls, letters, visitors, etc.
The general manager will receive several important clients this afternoon.
This hotel can accommodate 200 guests.
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Please answer the phone for me, I'm busy right now.
We received a letter from Beijing yesterday.
She finally accepted the company's job offer.
verb
to meet; to greet; to welcome
Used for going to meet someone who is arriving.
I need to go to the train station to meet my parents.
They held signs to welcome the VIPs at the airport exit.
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All teachers and students welcomed the new students at the school gate.
Spring greets us with warm sunshine.
He arrived half an hour early to meet the important client.
verb
to take over; to succeed; to replace
Used for taking over a position, duty, or responsibility from someone else.
He will take over as company president next month.
Who is taking over your shift? I need to discuss work with him.
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After the old professor retired, his student took over his research work.
She took over and completed the project for her sick colleague.
The newly appointed manager is learning how to take over the previous manager's work.
noun
surname
Used when '接' is used as a surname.
My friend's surname is Jie, and his given name is Xiaoming.
Mr. Jie is the legal advisor of our company.
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Do you know Teacher Jie? She teaches us math.
The Jie family has a long history in China.
The surname Jie is not very common in China.