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连同 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
连同liántóngtogether withHSK 7, a, rank #14241, Hard
连同liántóngalong withHSK 7, a, rank #14241, Hard
liántóng(lian2tong2) T2
  1. 1together with
  2. 2along with
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March 24, 2026
连同(連同)liántóng(lian2tong2)

连同 (lián tóng) means 'together with' or 'along with,' typically used to indicate the inclusion of something in addition to what is already mentioned. It is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese, especially in formal contexts or when listing items or people.

Frequency#14241DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, the phrase 连同 is often used in official documents and contracts to specify all included parties or items, reflecting the importance of clarity in agreements.

Memory Tip

Think of the character 连 as 'to connect' and 同 as 'the same'—imagine a bridge connecting two islands that are the same, showing that they are together. The sound 'lian' is like 'linking,' and 'tong' sounds like 'together,' helping you remember their meanings.

Meanings of 连同

liántóng(lian2tong2)
1together with
2along with
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About 连同

连同Simplified
連同Traditional
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#14241Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7HSKKL3CEFRC1

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AI Study Notes for 连同

Quick Contrast

与 (yǔ) — use 连同 when emphasizing the inclusion of items together, while 与 is more neutral for simply connecting items.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of the character 连 as 'to connect' and 同 as 'the same'—imagine a bridge connecting two islands that are the same, showing that they are together. The sound 'lian' is like 'linking,' and 'tong' sounds like 'together,' helping you remember their meanings.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 连同 with just 连, which means 'to link' without the 'together with' nuance. It is often used in formal writing or announcements; hence, it may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include 连同文件 (together with the documents) and 连同人员 (along with the personnel).

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 连同 connects with other advanced vocabulary related to inclusion and addition. Focus on its use in formal writing and speeches, where clarity in listing or describing relationships is crucial.

Cultural Note

In Chinese business culture, the phrase 连同 is often used in official documents and contracts to specify all included parties or items, reflecting the importance of clarity in agreements.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 连同 in informal contexts where it sounds too stiff, such as in casual chats. For instance, saying '我连同你' (wǒ lián tóng nǐ) instead of '我和你' (wǒ hé nǐ) is incorrect. Use 连同 primarily in formal writing or announcements.

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Component Characters

连liánto link
HSK 47 strokes辶
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同tóng(used in given names)
HSK 56 strokes口
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Grammar Patterns of 连同

连同 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 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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请将填好的表格____汇款寄回。

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Example Sentences for 连同 (4)

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请将填好的表格连同汇款寄回。

qǐng jiāng tián hǎo de biǎo gé lián tóng huì kuǎn jì huí。

Please return the completed form with your remittance.
2
申请书连同完整个人简历和两份推荐信必须在6月12日以前送达校长处。

shēn qǐng shū lián tóng wán zhěng gè rén jiǎn lì hé liǎng fèn tuī jiàn xìn bì xū zài6 612 yuè 12 rì yǐ qián sòng dá xiào。

Applications with a full curriculum vitae and two references should reach the Principal by June 12th.
3
将订单连同一张18.50英镑的支票一同寄出，支票抬头为“《好管家》杂志”。

jiāng dìng dān lián tóng yī zhāng18.50 18.50 yīng bàng de zhī piào yī tóng jì， chū ， zhī piào tái“《 tóu wéi “《》 hǎo guǎn”。

Send the coupon with a cheque for £50, made payable to "Good Housekeeping"
4
我把这两种的经历连同热带用的工具一古脑儿甩到一边.

wǒ bǎ zhè liǎng zhǒng de jīng lì lián tóng rè dài yòng de gōng jù yī gǔ nǎo ér shuǎi dào yī biān.

I discaroled the experiences of those two years with my tropical kit.

Cultural Notes for 连同

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese business culture, the phrase 连同 is often used in official documents and contracts to specify all included parties or items, reflecting the importance of clarity in agreements.

Frequently Asked Questions about 连同

连 means 'to connect,' while 连同 emphasizes 'together with,' making it more suitable for formal contexts.