Writing
连锁 (lián suǒ) — how to say "chain" in Chinese
连锁
Chain, network, chain (adj.)
adjective
Character composition
连
to connect, even
锁
lock, to lock
Radicals / Keys
辵
Walk
#162 · chuò · 7 strokes
金
Gold
#167 · jīn · 8 strokes
Collocations
连锁店
lián suǒ diàn
chain store
连锁反应
lián suǒ fǎn yìng
chain reaction
Examples
这家公司在中国有很多连锁超市。
This company has many chain supermarkets in China.
这是连锁店。
This is a chain store.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "chain" in Chinese?
"chain" in Chinese is 连锁 (lián suǒ).
What does 连锁 mean in English?
连锁 (lián suǒ) means "Chain, network, chain (adj.)".
How is 连锁 pronounced?
It is pronounced lián suǒ (written as lian suo, liansuo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "chain" in Chinese characters?
It is written 连锁: 连 has 7 strokes, 锁 has 12 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 连锁?
连锁 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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