Building 关系 (guānxi): A proper
介绍 is the first step in building `关系 (guānxi)`, or a network of mutually beneficial relationships. When someone introduces you, they are vouching for you with their own social capital or `面子 (miànzi)`. Therefore, recommending someone for a job using
介绍 is a significant act of trust and responsibility, as the outcome reflects on the introducer. This is much weightier than a casual “you should apply here” in the West.