COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 联 is built
Traditional etymology note: 耳 (ear) suggests the meaning, while 关 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 联 (lián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to ally oneself with; to unite; to combine; to join
liánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lián
联
(bound form) to ally oneself with; to unite; to combine; to join
Common words
lián xì
联系
connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with
lián hé
联合
to combine; to join; unite; alliance
guān lián
关联
to be related; to be connected; relationship; connection
lián wǎng
联网
to connect (or be connected) to a network; to network
lián xiǎng
联想
to associate (cognitively); to make an associative connection; mental association; word prediction and auto-complete functions of input method editing programs
duì lián
对联
rhyming couplet; pair of lines of verse written vertically down the sides of a doorway
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 联
Say “lián” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 联
Common words and phrases
lián xì
connection; contact; relation; to get in touch with
lián hé
to combine; to join; unite; alliance
guān lián
to be related; to be connected; relationship; connection
lián wǎng
to connect (or be connected) to a network; to network
lián xiǎng
to associate (cognitively); to make an associative connection; mental association; word prediction and auto-complete functions of input method editing programs
duì lián
rhyming couplet; pair of lines of verse written vertically down the sides of a doorway
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“联”。
Zhège zì shì “lián”.
This character is “联”.
我正在学习“联”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lián” zì.
I am learning the character “联”.
请写一遍“联”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lián”.
Please write “联” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 联?
联 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 联 (lián) mean?
联 (lián) means (bound form) to ally oneself with; to unite; to combine; to join.
What is the radical of 联?
The radical of 联 is 耳, associated with Not yet classified.