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关系 (guānxì) — how to say "relationship" in Chinese
关系
Relationship
noun · verb
1. relationship; connection; relevanceHSK 3.0 · level 3
noun
2. to concern; to matter; to affectHSK 3.0 · level 4
verb
Character composition
关
to connect
系
system, connection
Radicals / Keys
糸
Silk
#120 · mì · 6 strokes
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Collocations
有关系
yǒu guānxì
be related
朋友关系
péngyou guānxì
friendship
Examples
处理好同事之间的关系对工作很重要。
Having good relationships with colleagues is very important for work.
我们的关系很好。
We have a good relationship.
Mnemonic
[guānxi-] Gwen See, a tech-savvy gal, created a complex 关系 "relationship" web 💻. She connected (关) different computer systems (系) to form a network of friendships. As the day ended, everyone realized how important their 关系 relationships had become.
Frequently asked questions
Relationship in Chinese word
"relationship" in Chinese is 关系 (guānxì).
关系 meaning in English
关系 (guānxì) means "Relationship".
How is 关系 pronounced?
It is pronounced guānxì (written as guanxi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "relationship" in Chinese characters?
It is written 关系: 关 has 6 strokes, 系 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 关系?
关系 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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