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联系 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
联系liánxì>联系[lián xì]HSK 4, n, rank #558, Medium
联系liánxìconnectionHSK 4, n, rank #558, Medium
联系liánxìcontactHSK 4, n, rank #558, Medium
联系liánxìrelationHSK 4, n, rank #558, Medium
联系liánxìto get in touch withHSK 4, n, rank #558, Medium
联系liánxìto integrateHSK 4, n, rank #558, Medium
联系liánxìto linkHSK 4, n, rank #558, Medium
联系liánxìto touchHSK 4, n, rank #558, Medium
liánxì(lian2xi4) T2
  1. 1>联系[lián xì]
  2. 2connection
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March 24, 2026
联系(聯係)liánxì(lian2xi4)

The word '联系' (lián xì) refers to a connection or contact between people, ideas, or things. It is commonly used in contexts such as personal relationships, professional networking, and communication. The nuance emphasizes the act of linking or integrating various elements, making it essential in both social and academic settings.

Frequency#558DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, maintaining connections is highly valued, often referred to as '人脉' (rén mài), meaning social connections or networks. '联系' plays a crucial role in both business and personal relationships, highlighting the importance of networking.

Memory Tip

Think of '联系' as a bridge connecting two shores. The '连' (lián) part suggests linking, while '系' (xì) can remind you of a system that keeps things tied together. Visualize two friends reaching out across the bridge to maintain their connection.

Meanings of 联系

liánxì(lian2xi4)
1connection
2contact
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About 联系

联系Simplified
聯係Traditional
—Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#558Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 联系

Quick Contrast

联系 (liánxì) vs 连接 (liánjiē): Use 联系 for interpersonal or abstract connections, while 连接 refers more to physical or technical connections.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of '联系' as a bridge connecting two shores. The '连' (lián) part suggests linking, while '系' (xì) can remind you of a system that keeps things tied together. Visualize two friends reaching out across the bridge to maintain their connection.

Usage Notes

'联系' is often used in both formal and informal settings, but be cautious with its tone, as it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include '联系信息' (contact information) and '保持联系' (keep in touch). A common mistake is to confuse it with '联系' as a verb when using it as a noun.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, '联系' connects well with other vocabulary related to communication and relationships. Focus on practicing its usage in different contexts, such as making plans or networking, to reinforce your understanding.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, maintaining connections is highly valued, often referred to as '人脉' (rén mài), meaning social connections or networks. '联系' plays a crucial role in both business and personal relationships, highlighting the importance of networking.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse '联系' by confusing it with similar words like '沟通' or using it incorrectly in a sentence structure. For example, saying '我联系了他' (I contacted him) is correct, but '我有联系他' is incorrect; it should be '我跟他有联系'.

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Component Characters

联liánto ally
HSK 412 strokes耳
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系jìto tie
HSK 57 strokes糸
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Grammar Patterns of 联系

联系 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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校长亲自____学生实习的公司。

The principal personally contacted the companies for student internships.

Example Sentences for 联系 (10)

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我再次尝试联系我的表妹琼。

wǒ zài cì cháng shì lián xì wǒ de biǎo mèi qióng。

I tried again to get ahold of my cousin Joan.
2
流亡者被切断了与家乡的所有联系。

liú wáng zhě bèi qiē duàn le yǔ jiā xiāng de suǒ yǒu lián xì。

The exiles had been cut off from all contact with their homeland.
3
把这张卡放在手边，以便于和我们联系。

bǎ zhè zhāng kǎ fàng zài shǒu biān， ， yǐ biàn yú hé wǒ mén lián。

To make it easier to contact us, keep this card handy.
4
部长否认两者之间有直接的联系。

bù cháng fǒu rèn liǎng zhě zhī jiān yǒu zhí jiē de lián xì。

The minister denied there was a direct connection between the two issues.
5
我已经和厂方联系过了,货物已经准备好了.

wǒ yǐ jīng hé chǎng fāng lián xì guò le, , huò wù yǐ jīng zhǔn bèi hǎo.

I've checked with the factory and found the goods are ready.
6
联系过报告中所提到的那些人，但都徒劳无功。

lián xì guò bào gào zhōng suǒ tí dào de nà xiē rén， ， dàn dū tú láo wú。

Efforts to reach the people named in the report proved unavailing.
7
那就定下来了，我们今晚交换联系地址。

nà jiù dìng xià lái le， ， wǒ mén jīn wǎn jiāo huàn lián xì dì。

That's settled then. We'll exchange addresses tonight.
8
我肯定会跟这些人取得联系。

wǒ kěn dìng huì gēn zhè xiē rén qǔ dé lián xì。

I'mdefinitely going to get in touch with these people.
9
这些项目将会成为公司和大学之间至关重要的联系纽带。

zhè xiē xiàng mù jiāng huì chéng wéi gōng sī hé dà xué zhī jiān zhì guān zhòng yào de lián xì niǔ dài。

These projects will provide vital links between companies and universities.
10
干我这行，往往会与朋友失去联系。

gān wǒ zhè háng， ， wǎng wǎng huì yǔ péng yǒu shī qù lián。

In my job one tends to lose touch with friends.

Cultural Notes for 联系

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, maintaining connections is highly valued, often referred to as '人脉' (rén mài), meaning social connections or networks. '联系' plays a crucial role in both business and personal relationships, highlighting the importance of networking.

Frequently Asked Questions about 联系

'联系' can be used in sentences like '我们保持联系' (Wǒmen bǎochí liánxì) meaning 'Let's keep in touch.'