Meanings of 連
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AI Study Notes for 連
连 (lián) vs 接 (jiē) — use 连 for connections that imply continuity or a series, while 接 is more about direct connections or receiving something.
When using 連, it's essential to remember that it can indicate both physical and abstract connections. Avoid confusing it with 合 (hé), which means 'to combine' but implies a different kind of joining. In informal contexts, you might hear it in phrases like 連忙 (liánmáng) meaning 'immediately'.
Although 連 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other words like 連續 (liánxù, meaning 'continuous') and 連結 (liánjié, meaning 'to connect'). Focus on understanding its usage in phrases and how it interacts with other vocabulary related to connection and continuity.
Learners often confuse 連 with 连接 (liánjiē), which specifically refers to connecting devices or networks. For example, saying '我想连接这个' (Wǒ xiǎng liánjiē zhège) is correct for technical contexts, but using 連 here does not fit.
Pronunciation of 連
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Etymology of 連
Simplified form of 連. Depicts a line of man-drawn (辶) carriages (車).
A cart 車 moving 辶 goods between cities
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Case file: 連
Simplified form of 連. Depicts a line of man-drawn (辶) carriages (車).
- 1The giveawayA cart 車 moving 辶 goods between cities
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to join, to connect; continuous; even in Chinese
“to join, to connect; continuous; even” in Chinese is連
The character 連 (lián) primarily means 'to join' or 'to connect'. It can also imply continuity or a series of events happening without interruption. This character is commonly used in contexts involving relationships, sequences, or connections between ideas and people.
When to use 連
When using 連, it's essential to remember that it can indicate both physical and abstract connections. Avoid confusing it with 合 (hé), which means 'to combine' but implies a different kind of joining. In informal contexts, you might hear it in phrases like 連忙 (liánmáng) meaning 'immediately'.
連 or something close to it
连 (lián) vs 接 (jiē) — use 连 for connections that imply continuity or a series, while 接 is more about direct connections or receiving something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 連 with 连接 (liánjiē), which specifically refers to connecting devices or networks. For example, saying '我想连接这个' (Wǒ xiǎng liánjiē zhège) is correct for technical contexts, but using 連 here does not fit.
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Word Family of 連
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Frequently Asked Questions about 連
You can use 連 in sentences like '他連續工作三天' (Tā liánxù gōngzuò sān tiān), meaning 'He worked for three consecutive days.'
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