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连 (lián): used to introduce the object of a verb, linking; (even, including); (to connect, to link)

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HSK 4preposition, (verb, adverb)

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
used to introduce the object of a verb, linking; (even, including); (to connect, to link)
Characters
1
Part of speech
preposition, (verb, adverb)
HSK level
HSK 4
Strokes
7
Radical
辶
Structure
半包围结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to link
  • to join
  • to connect
  • continuously
  • in succession
  • including
  • (used with 也[ye3]
  • to link
  • to join
  • to connect
  • continuously
  • in succession
  • including
  • even (used with 也 or 都)
  • surname Lian

Chinese explanation

  • 作为姓氏使用时,连是一个中国姓氏,表示家族或血统的名称
  • 此外,连也可表示连接、连续、包括等意思,常用于动词或副词。

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Please connect these two lines.

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