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March 24, 2026
连接(連接)liánjiē(lian2jie1)
连接 (lián jiē) means 'to link' or 'to join,' referring to the act of connecting things together, whether physically or conceptually. It is commonly used in both everyday contexts, such as connecting devices, and in more abstract contexts, like establishing connections in conversations or relationships.
Frequency#3496DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of connection is vital, often reflected in interpersonal relationships and networks. The importance of 'guanxi' (关系), or relationships, highlights how 连接 extends beyond physical links to the social fabric of society.
Memory Tip
Think of 连接 as two hands (the radicals '亻' and '系') reaching out to connect with each other. Imagine a person (亻) grasping a series of links (系) in a chain, symbolizing the act of joining or linking things together. The pronunciation 'lian2 jie1' can be remembered as 'Lian, join together' as if two people named Lian are making a connection.
Meanings of 连接
liánjiē(lian2jie1)
1to link
2to join
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About 连接
连接Simplified
連接Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 3.0L5IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
连接 (liánjiē) vs 结合 (jiéhé) — use 连接 for linking or joining items, while 结合 emphasizes the combination or integration of elements.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 连接 as two hands (the radicals '亻' and '系') reaching out to connect with each other. Imagine a person (亻) grasping a series of links (系) in a chain, symbolizing the act of joining or linking things together. The pronunciation 'lian2 jie1' can be remembered as 'Lian, join together' as if two people named Lian are making a connection.
Usage Notes
Be cautious not to confuse 连接 with similar words like 结合 (jié hé), which has a slightly different nuance of 'combining.' It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially in technology and communication. Remember that the second syllable 'jie1' is pronounced with a high level tone, which can affect comprehension.
HSK Study Tips
Although 连接 is not currently in the HSK vocabulary lists, it relates to words like 结合 (jié hé) and 联合 (lián hé), which are also about joining or connecting. Focus on understanding these related terms and practice using them in sentences to deepen your grasp of connections in language.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of connection is vital, often reflected in interpersonal relationships and networks. The importance of 'guanxi' (关系), or relationships, highlights how 连接 extends beyond physical links to the social fabric of society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 连接 with 连接到 (lián jiē dào), mistakenly using it as a verb alone when a preposition is required. For example, saying '我连接网络' (Wǒ lián jiē wǎngluò) is correct, but just '我连接' (Wǒ lián jiē) is incomplete without specifying what is being connected.
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Common Confusions with 连接
连接vs接
jiē
Has a related meaning but different usage context.
连接vs联
lián
Similar pronunciation but different meaning.
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Which character means "to link"?
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Usage Notes for 连接
Mixing up with 联接Common Error
Some learners confuse 连接 with 联接, but 连接 is more commonly used in modern contexts.
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我们需要连接这两条线。
We need to connect these two lines.
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Fill in the Blank
我们需要____这两条线。
We need to connect these two lines.
Cultural Notes for 连接
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of connection is vital, often reflected in interpersonal relationships and networks. The importance of 'guanxi' (关系), or relationships, highlights how 连接 extends beyond physical links to the social fabric of society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 连接
Some synonyms for 连接 include 结合 (jiéhé), which means 'combine,' and 连接器 (liánjiē qì), which means 'connector.' Each of these words can be used in different contexts, so it's important to choose the right one based on your sentence.
连接 is pronounced as 'liánjiē' in Mandarin. The first syllable 'lián' has a rising tone, while the second syllable 'jiē' has a flat and high tone, making the pronunciation important for clarity.
连接 (liánjiē) means 'to link' or 'to join.' It can refer to physical connections, like joining two objects, or abstract connections, such as linking ideas or concepts. Additionally, it is commonly used in a technological context to describe connections on a web page.
To use 连接 in a sentence, you can say '我们需要连接这些设备' which means 'We need to connect these devices.' You can also use it in a more abstract sense, such as '这两种思想之间有很好的连接' meaning 'There is a good connection between these two ideas.'
Yes, 连接 can also describe abstract connections, such as linking ideas or creating relationships.
Absolutely! It's frequently used to refer to connecting devices, networks, or even links in web pages.
Yes, words like 结合 (jié hé) and 联合 (lián hé) can also convey similar meanings but may have different nuances.
