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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
联合liánhéto combineHSK 5, v, 18 strokes, rank #3341, Hard
联合liánhéto joinHSK 5, v, 18 strokes, rank #3341, Hard
联合liánhéuniteHSK 5, v, 18 strokes, rank #3341, Hard
联合liánhéallianceHSK 5, v, 18 strokes, rank #3341, Hard
liánhé(lian2he2)lian he T2
  1. 1to combine
  2. 2to join
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March 24, 2026

联合(聯合)liánhé(lian2he2)

联合 (lián hé) means to combine or unite different entities, often for a common purpose. This term is frequently used in political contexts, such as forming alliances, or in business when companies join forces to achieve a goal. It emphasizes collaboration and partnership.

Strokes18Frequency#3341DifficultyHard
Cultural note

The concept of 联合 is significant in Chinese history, especially in the context of political movements and the formation of alliances during key historical events, such as the United Front during the Chinese Civil War.

Memory tip

Imagine a group of friends holding hands to form a circle, symbolizing their unity. The character 联 (lián) looks like two people linking arms, while 合 (hé) can be seen as a house being brought together, representing the idea of joining forces.

Meanings of 联合

liánhé(lian2he2)
1to combine
2to join
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About 联合

联合Simplified
聯合Traditional
18Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#3341Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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Quick Contrast

联合 (liánhé) vs 合作 (hézuò) — use 联合 when referring to a formal alliance or unification of entities, while 合作 emphasizes cooperation and working together towards a common goal.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 联合 with similar terms like 结合 (jié hé), which means to combine or integrate in a more physical sense. 联合 is often used in formal contexts, such as international relations or organizational partnerships, so ensure the tone matches the setting.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 5 word, 联合 builds on foundational vocabulary related to collaboration and partnership. Students should practice using it in sentences that involve alliances or collective efforts, connecting it with other HSK 5 words like 合作 (hé zuò) meaning 'cooperation'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 联合 as a synonym for 结合 without recognizing the nuance in context. For example, saying '我们应该联合这两个项目' (We should unite these two projects) is incorrect; it should be '我们应该结合这两个项目' to imply integration.

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Component characters

联liánto ally
HSK 412 strokes耳
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合gě100 ml
HSK 56 strokes口
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How to say to combine in Chinese

“to combine” in Chinese is联合liánhé

联合 (lián hé) means to combine or unite different entities, often for a common purpose. This term is frequently used in political contexts, such as forming alliances, or in business when companies join forces to achieve a goal. It emphasizes collaboration and partnership.

When to use 联合

Be cautious not to confuse 联合 with similar terms like 结合 (jié hé), which means to combine or integrate in a more physical sense. 联合 is often used in formal contexts, such as international relations or organizational partnerships, so ensure the tone matches the setting.

联合 or something close to it

联合 (liánhé) vs 合作 (hézuò) — use 联合 when referring to a formal alliance or unification of entities, while 合作 emphasizes cooperation and working together towards a common goal.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 联合 as a synonym for 结合 without recognizing the nuance in context. For example, saying '我们应该联合这两个项目' (We should unite these two projects) is incorrect; it should be '我们应该结合这两个项目' to imply integration.

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Grammar patterns of 联合

联合 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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____行动总是比单个人抱怨更有效。

A united effort is always more effective than an isolated complaint.

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联合行动总是比单个人抱怨更有效。

liánhé xíngdòng zǒngshì bǐ dān gèrén bàoyuàn gèng yǒuxiào。

A united effort is always more effective than an isolated complaint.
2
如果不加限制,城市往往会联合发展成越来越大的集合城市。

rúguǒ bù jiā xiànzhì, chéngshì wǎngwǎng huì liánhé fāzhǎn chéng yuèláiyuè dà de jíhé chéngshì。

Cities, if unrestricted, tend to coalesce into bigger and bigger conurbations.
3
该联合企业包括英国最大的一些建筑承包商。

gāi liánhé qǐyè bāokuò Yīng guó zuì dà de yìxiē jiànzhù chéngbāo Shāng。

The consortium includes some of the biggest building contractors in Britain.
4
那家联合银行在它自己的地盘上就无可匹敌了。

nà jiā liánhé yínháng zài tā zìjǐ de dì pán shàng jiù wú kě pǐ dí le。

On its home turf, the combined bank would be unrivalled.
5
那家新公司与几家较老的公司联合以保护自己.

nà jiā xīn gōngsī yǔ jǐ jiā jiào lǎo de gōngsī liánhé yǐ bǎohù zìjǐ.

The new company linked with several older ones in self - protection.
6
欧洲建筑商联合会拥有逾35万家建筑公司会员。

ōuzhōu jiànzhù Shāng liánhé huì yōngyǒu yú35 wàn jiā jiànzhù gōngsī huìyuán。

The European Builders Confederation has a membership of over 350,000 building companies.
7
他们在联合车站集合,然后搭上那趟午夜去莫纳克的火车.

tāmen zài liánhé chēzhàn jíhé, ránhòu dā shàng nà tàng wǔ yè qù mò nà kè de huǒchē.

They met at the Union Station for the midnight train to Monarch.
8
联合收割机把庄稼绕田边割了一长条。

liánhé shōugē Jī bǎ zhuāngjia rào tián biān gē le yī cháng tiáo。

The combine had cut a swathe around the edge of the field.
9
不同的州或企业集团可以联合起来以扩大市场。

bùtóng de zhōu huò qǐyè jítuán kěyǐ liánhé qǐlái yǐ kuòdà shìchǎng。

Different states or groups can combine to enlarge their markets.

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You can say '我们需要联合起来解决这个问题' (We need to unite to solve this problem).

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