络 (luò) - to connect & to link

络Tone 4

luò ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 纟

伦妙

络 · luò

to connect;

to link;

network;

vein;

to net;

to coil around

to connectto linknetwork

Usage highlights

NetworkVeins and arteriesMeridian systemContactConnectionVein

Synonyms

  • 连— to connect; to link
  • 联— to unite; to connect
  • 系— system; to connect

Antonyms

  • 断— to break; to disconnect
  • 隔— to separate; to isolate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The internet network (网络) connects people globally.
  • Veins and arteries in the body (脉络) transport blood.
  • Business connections (人脉关系) are important in career development.
  • Traditional Chinese medicine studies meridian systems (经络).

Collocations

  • Network(网络)
  • Veins and arteries(脉络)
  • Meridian system(经络)
  • Contact(联络)
  • Connection(联系)
  • Vein(静脉)

Idioms

  • Well-organized and clear(脉络分明)
  • Extensive connections(脉络贯通)
  • Intricately connected(脉络相连)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, 络 refers to the collateral channels that branch from the main meridians.
  • The character embodies the concept of interconnection, reflecting the importance of relationships and networks in Chinese culture.
  • In modern context, it is widely used in technology terms, especially relating to the internet and networking.

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