COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 连 is built
Traditional etymology note: A cart 车 moving 辶 goods between cities
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How to Write 连 (lián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to link
liánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
lián
连
to link
Common words
lián jiē
连接
to link; to join; to connect
lián máng
连忙
promptly; at once
lián xù
连续
continuous; in a row; serial; consecutive
jiē lián
接连
on end; in a row; in succession
xiāng lián
相连
to link; to join; link; connection
lián guàn
连贯
to link up (disparate elements); coherent (narrative, argument etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
连
连
连
连
连
连
连
连
LEARNING TIP
Remember 连
Say “lián” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 连
Common words and phrases
lián jiē
to link; to join; to connect
lián máng
promptly; at once
lián xù
continuous; in a row; serial; consecutive
jiē lián
on end; in a row; in succession
xiāng lián
to link; to join; link; connection
lián guàn
to link up (disparate elements); coherent (narrative, argument etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“连”。
Zhège zì shì “lián”.
This character is “连”.
我正在学习“连”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “lián” zì.
I am learning the character “连”.
请写一遍“连”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “lián”.
Please write “连” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 连?
连 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 连 (lián) mean?
连 (lián) means to link.
What is the radical of 连?
The radical of 连 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.