Usage of 转交
The verb 转交 (zhuǎnjiāo) means to hand over or forward something, usually documents, messages, or tasks, from one person or department to another. It is commonly used in formal or business contexts where responsibilities or information need to be passed along.
Common contexts
转交 often appears in workplace communication, such as forwarding documents, complaints, or meeting notes to the appropriate person or department. It implies a transfer of responsibility or information rather than just casual handing over.
Collocations and patterns
These collocations highlight the formal and procedural nature of the word.
Nuance and register
Using 转交 suggests a formal, official transfer, often in written or administrative contexts. It is more formal than simply 交 or 递交, emphasizing the process of passing something along within an organization.
Common confusion
Don't confuse 转交 with 转让, which means to transfer ownership or rights. 转交 focuses on passing along items or information, not ownership.