【lián】

HSK 3
  1. to link
  2. to join
  3. to connect
  4. continuously
  5. in succession
  6. including
  7. (used with 也[ye3], 都[dou1] etc) even
  8. company (military)
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to link
    2. This meaning of "连" is used to indicate linking or connecting two or more things together.
    These two rooms are linked together by a door.
  2. to join
    3. This meaning of "连" is used to express joining or coming together with others.
    We didn't even have a meal together before hitting the road.
  3. continuously
    4. "连" can be used to indicate that something is happening continuously without interruption.
    It rained continuously all day without stopping even at night.
  4. in succession
    5. When "连" is used to talk about things happening in succession, it shows a consecutive order of events.
    He lost three games in a row and felt very frustrated.
  5. including
    6. This meaning of "连" is used to demonstrate inclusion, incorporating all items or individuals in the mentioned category.
    This set meal includes even the drinks.
  6. (used with 也[ye3], 都[dou1] etc) even
    7. "连" can be used with words like "也" and "都" to emphasize the idea of "even" in English.
    Even his mother knows about this.
  7. company (military)
    8. In a military context, "连" refers to a company, which is a specific unit in the military organization.
    This company has one hundred soldiers.
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