Writing
关联 (guān lián) — how to say "connection" in Chinese
关联
Connection, correlation
verb
Character composition
关
to close; to concern
联
to connect
Radicals / Keys
耳
Ear
#128 · ěr · 6 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
有关联
yǒu guān lián
to have a connection
密切关联
mì qiè guān lián
close correlation
Examples
研究显示睡眠和健康有密切关联。
Research shows that sleep and health are closely correlated.
这两个事件有关联。
These two events are connected.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "connection" in Chinese?
"connection" in Chinese is 关联 (guān lián).
What does 关联 mean in English?
关联 (guān lián) means "Connection, correlation".
How is 关联 pronounced?
It is pronounced guān lián (written as guan lian, guanlian). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "connection" in Chinese characters?
It is written 关联: 关 has 6 strokes, 联 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 关联?
关联 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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