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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.
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.
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'.
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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How to say to combine in Chinese
“to combine” in Chinese is联合
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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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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