熑 (lián) - To connect & to link

熑Tone 2

lián ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

熑 · lián

To connect;

to link;

to join together;

to continue without interruption.

To connectto linkto join together

Usage highlights

To connectContinuousTo linkUninterruptedTo joinSuccessive days

Synonyms

  • 连— to connect; to link
  • 接— to join; to connect
  • 续— to continue; to extend

Antonyms

  • 断— to break; to disconnect
  • 隔— to separate; to isolate
  • 绝— to sever; to cut off

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bridge connects the two banks (熑接两岸).
  • Continuous rain for several days (熑日雨).
  • The lineage continues unbroken (熑绵不绝).
  • They maintained close contact (保持熑系).

Collocations

  • To connect(熑接)
  • Continuous(熑续)
  • To link(熑系)
  • Uninterrupted(熑绵)
  • To join(熑合)
  • Successive days(熑日)

Idioms

  • Continuous without interruption(熑绵不绝)
  • Chain reaction(熑锁反应)
  • Successive generations(熑代相传)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents the concept of continuity and connection in Chinese philosophy.
  • Often used in contexts emphasizing lineage, tradition, and unbroken succession.
  • The character embodies the value placed on maintaining relationships and continuity.

FAQ