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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing dating or being in a relationship with 交往 (jiāowǎng)

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    Topic & Focus

    Structure

    Subject + 在 + 交往

    Explanation

    The verb 交往 (jiāowǎng) means "to date," "to be in a relationship," or more broadly "to associate with." In the context of romantic relationships, 在交往 indicates that two people are currently dating. It can also refer to social interactions and dealings between people in general.

    Examples

    • 听说他们已经交往三年了。

      Tīngshuō tāmen yǐjīng jiāowǎng sān nián le.

      I heard they've been dating for three years.

    • 你跟他交往多久了？

      Nǐ gēn tā jiāowǎng duōjiǔ le?

      How long have you been seeing him?

    • 她不太喜欢和不真诚的人交往。

      Tā bú tài xǐhuan hé bù zhēnchéng de rén jiāowǎng.

      She doesn't really like to associate with insincere people.

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