链 (liàn) - Chain — a connected series of links & a unit of length equal to 66 feet

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链 · liàn

Chain — a connected series of links;

a unit of length equal to 66 feet;

a metaphor for connection or linkage.

Chain — a connected series of linksa unit of length equal to 66 feeta metaphor for connection or linkage.

Usage highlights

Chain reactionSupply chainBicycle chainAnchor chainChain storeIron chain

Synonyms

  • 连锁— chain; linked together
  • 链条— chain (as an object)

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bicycle chain broke (自行车链).
  • A chain reaction occurred (连锁反应).
  • The anchor chain is heavy (锚链).
  • They formed a human chain (人链).

Collocations

  • Chain reaction(连锁反应)
  • Supply chain(供应链)
  • Bicycle chain(自行车链)
  • Anchor chain(锚链)
  • Chain store(连锁店)
  • Iron chain(铁链)

Idioms

  • A chain is no stronger than its weakest link(链条的强度取决于最薄弱的一环)
  • Linked together inseparably(环环相扣)
  • Locked in chains(铁链加身)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for restraints, tools, and measurement.
  • In modern contexts, symbolizes industrial connection and global supply networks.
  • Metaphorically represents interconnectedness and dependency in systems.

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