A1 verb Neutral #1,500 most common 1 min read

介绍

jieshao /tɕje˥˩ ʂɑʊ˥˩/
Practice it

To introduce someone or something by providing necessary information.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • To introduce a person to others.
  • To provide information about a thing.
  • Commonly used to facilitate social connections.

概览：介绍（jièshào）是中文学习者最早接触的核心词汇之一。它的基本含义是“引荐”或“说明”。无论是在人际交往中介绍朋友，还是在工作中介绍产品或背景，这个词都非常高频。

  1. 1用法模式：常见的句式结构包括：(1) 主语 + 介绍 + 宾语（例如：我介绍一下我的朋友）；(2) 主语 + 把 + 宾语 + 介绍给 + 对象（例如：他把这本书介绍给我）。此外，口语中常用“介绍一下”来减轻语气，表示礼貌。

Examples

1

我来介绍一下我的新朋友。

everyday

Let me introduce my new friend.

2

请您介绍一下公司的业务流程。

formal

Please introduce the company's business process.

3

你有什么好书介绍吗？

informal

Do you have any good books to recommend?

4

本节将介绍研究背景。

academic

This section will introduce the research background.

Common Collocations

自我介绍 self-introduction
简单介绍 brief introduction
详细介绍 detailed introduction

Common Phrases

让我介绍一下

Let me introduce

这是我为你介绍的

This is what I introduced to you

Often Confused With

介绍 vs 推荐

Recommend emphasizes personal preference and suggestion, while introduce focuses on presenting facts.

Grammar Patterns

介绍 + [人/物] 把 + [人/物] + 介绍给 + [人] 介绍 + [人/物] + 给 + [人]

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is neutral in register but becomes formal when used in business or academic reports. Always use '一下' in spoken Chinese to avoid sounding too direct or robotic. It is a transitive verb that requires an object in almost all cases.

Common Mistakes

Learners often use '介绍' when they actually mean 'recommend' (推荐). Another common error is omitting the object, such as saying '我介绍' without saying who or what is being introduced.

Tips

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Use '一下' for politeness

Adding '一下' after '介绍' makes your request sound much softer and more polite in casual conversation.

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Do not confuse with '推荐'

Remember that '介绍' is for facts, while '推荐' is for recommendations or advice.

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Importance of introductions

In Chinese culture, formal introductions are highly valued as they establish the hierarchy and relationship between people.

Word Origin

The word is composed of '介' (to link/between) and '绍' (to continue/connect). Together they signify connecting two parties.

Cultural Context

In China, introductions are the foundation of 'Guanxi' (relationships). Providing a proper introduction shows respect and helps establish trust early on.

Memory Tip

Think of '介绍' as building a bridge between two islands (people or ideas). You are the guide helping them meet.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“介绍”侧重于提供基本信息和客观情况。而“推荐”则包含主观评价，旨在建议对方去尝试或采纳。

在口语中，加上“一下”可以使语气显得更委婉、客气。这在初次见面或请求他人介绍时非常有用。

可以的，这叫“自我介绍”。这是面试或社交场合必不可少的环节。

不可以，后面通常接名词或代词。如果想表达介绍某人做某事，通常需要用“介绍他去...”这样的结构。

Test Yourself

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请你向大家___一下你的新项目。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 介绍

介绍项目是说明其基本情况，最符合语境。

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