鏈 (liàn) - Chain — a series of connected links or & a unit of length in maritime navigation (cable

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Chain — a series of connected links or rings;

a unit of length in maritime navigation (cable length);

a surname.

Chain — a series of connected links ora unit of length in maritime navigation (cablea surname.

Usage highlights

ChainAnchor chainChain reactionFood chainSupply chainBicycle chain

Synonyms

  • 连锁— interlocking, chain (as in chain stores)
  • 链条— chain (physical object)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The anchor chain (锚链) was heavy.
  • He measured the distance in nautical chains (链).
  • A chain reaction (连锁反应) occurred.
  • They used a bicycle chain (自行车链).

Collocations

  • Chain(链条)
  • Anchor chain(锚链)
  • Chain reaction(连锁反应)
  • Food chain(食物链)
  • Supply chain(供应链)
  • Bicycle chain(自行车链)

Idioms

  • A chain is no stronger than its weakest link(链条的强度取决于最薄弱的一环)
  • Interlocking chain reaction(连锁反应)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically as a nautical unit of length (cable length).
  • In modern context, symbolizes connection, continuity, and industrial strength.
  • The character appears in terms related to systems and networks (e.g., supply chain).

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