Chinese

jiāodài
Meaning: to hand over; to explain; to instruct
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他在出國前把手頭的工作交代給了接班人。
他在出国前把手头的工作交代给了接班人。
He handed over the work at hand to his successor before going abroad.
他把職務範圍內的各項事宜交代清楚,才放心的休假。
He explained all the matters within his job scope clearly before feeling relieved to take his vacation.
請你如實向警察交代事情的經過。
Please report the course of events to the police truthfully.
既然事情已經發生了,你就坦白交代吧。
Since it has already happened, you should just confess.
這是上頭交代下來的任務。
This is a task assigned by the higher-ups.

Usage Notes

Used for handing over responsibilities, explaining a situation, or giving instructions.

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