聨 (lián) - To connect, join, link together & to associate with

聨Tone 2

lián ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

聨 · lián

To connect, join, link together;

to associate with;

to unite.

To connect, join, link togetherto associate withto unite.

Usage highlights

AllianceConnectionJointAssociationFederationUnited Nations

Synonyms

  • 连— to connect, link
  • 结— to tie, join
  • 合— to combine, unite

Antonyms

  • 断— to break, sever
  • 分— to separate, divide
  • 离— to leave, separate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two companies formed a strategic alliance (战略联盟).
  • Please connect the wires according to the diagram (连接线路).
  • They organized a joint protest (联合抗议).
  • This event is associated with the festival (与节日相关联).

Collocations

  • Alliance(联盟)
  • Connection(连接)
  • Joint(联合)
  • Association(关联)
  • Federation(联邦)
  • United Nations(联合国)

Idioms

  • Three kingdoms united against Cao Cao(联吴抗曹)
  • United as one(联为一体)
  • Joint effort(联袂而行)
  • Federated state(联邦国家)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in political contexts for alliances and federations.
  • Appears in cultural contexts like couplets (对联) during Chinese New Year.
  • Historically used for military and diplomatic unions.

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