Meanings of 联络
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AI Study Notes for 联络
联系 (liánxì) vs 联络 (liánluò): use 联系 for ongoing relationships or connections, while 联络 emphasizes the act of reaching out or making contact.
联络 is often used in formal contexts, especially in business communications. A common mistake is using it in overly casual settings where simpler terms like '联系' (liánxì) might be more appropriate. Pay attention to the tones; mispronouncing it might alter the meaning.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 联络 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to communication and relationships. Students should practice using it in sentences to describe various forms of communication, enhancing their understanding of context.
Learners often confuse 联络 with 联系, using联络 in casual conversation where 联系 is more suitable. For example, saying '我想联络你' (I want to contact you) can sound overly formal; '我想联系你' is more appropriate.
Pronunciation of 联络
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Component Characters
How to say communication in Chinese
“communication” in Chinese is联络
联络 (liánluò) refers to the act of communication or getting in touch with someone. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as maintaining contact with colleagues or friends. The term can also imply a sense of connection or liaison in professional and mathematical contexts.
When to use 联络
联络 is often used in formal contexts, especially in business communications. A common mistake is using it in overly casual settings where simpler terms like '联系' (liánxì) might be more appropriate. Pay attention to the tones; mispronouncing it might alter the meaning.
联络 or something close to it
联系 (liánxì) vs 联络 (liánluò): use 联系 for ongoing relationships or connections, while 联络 emphasizes the act of reaching out or making contact.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 联络 with 联系, using联络 in casual conversation where 联系 is more suitable. For example, saying '我想联络你' (I want to contact you) can sound overly formal; '我想联系你' is more appropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 联络
联络 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 7 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.
Complete the Sentence
我们自那以后就失去了____。
We lost touch after that.
Example Sentences for 联络 (2)
Frequently Asked Questions about 联络
Yes, 联络 is often used in more formal contexts, while 联系 can be used more casually.
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