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

聮Tone 2

lián ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

聮 · lián

To connect, link, join together;

to associate;

to unite;

to combine.

To connect, link, join togetherto associateto unite

Usage highlights

AllianceConnectionContactJointFederationCouplet

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The two companies formed an alliance (联盟).
  • Connect the wires (连接电线).
  • We need to contact the relevant department (联系相关部门).
  • They held a joint military exercise (联合军事演习).

Collocations

  • Alliance(联盟)
  • Connection(连接)
  • Contact(联系)
  • Joint(联合)
  • Federation(联邦)
  • Couplet(对联)

Idioms

  • Pearls linked together, jade joined in pairs — elegant and flawless(珠联璧合)
  • Three families connected by marriage — closely interrelated(三联姻亲)
  • Connected by flesh and blood — intimately related(血肉相联)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character appears in many terms related to cooperation and unity in Chinese culture.
  • Used in traditional couplets (对联) during festivals, symbolizing harmony and connection.
  • The component 耳 (ear) suggests listening or heeding, relating to communication and connection.

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