Meanings of 连同
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与 (yǔ) — use 连同 when emphasizing the inclusion of items together, while 与 is more neutral for simply connecting items.
Be careful not to confuse 连同 with just 连, which means 'to link' without the 'together with' nuance. It is often used in formal writing or announcements; hence, it may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include 连同文件 (together with the documents) and 连同人员 (along with the personnel).
As an HSK 6 word, 连同 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to inclusion and addition. Focus on its use in formal writing and speeches, where clarity in listing or describing relationships is crucial.
Learners often mistakenly use 连同 in informal contexts where it sounds too stiff, such as in casual chats. For instance, saying '我连同你' (wǒ lián tóng nǐ) instead of '我和你' (wǒ hé nǐ) is incorrect. Use 连同 primarily in formal writing or announcements.
Pronunciation of 连同
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How to say together with in Chinese
“together with” in Chinese is连同
连同 (lián tóng) means 'together with' or 'along with,' typically used to indicate the inclusion of something in addition to what is already mentioned. It is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese, especially in formal contexts or when listing items or people.
When to use 连同
Be careful not to confuse 连同 with just 连, which means 'to link' without the 'together with' nuance. It is often used in formal writing or announcements; hence, it may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include 连同文件 (together with the documents) and 连同人员 (along with the personnel).
连同 or something close to it
与 (yǔ) — use 连同 when emphasizing the inclusion of items together, while 与 is more neutral for simply connecting items.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 连同 in informal contexts where it sounds too stiff, such as in casual chats. For instance, saying '我连同你' (wǒ lián tóng nǐ) instead of '我和你' (wǒ hé nǐ) is incorrect. Use 连同 primarily in formal writing or announcements.
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Grammar Patterns of 连同
连同 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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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Frequently Asked Questions about 连同
连 means 'to connect,' while 连同 emphasizes 'together with,' making it more suitable for formal contexts.
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