相连

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"相连" means "to be connected or linked to each other." It often describes physical connections, such as mountains or roads, but can also refer to abstract connections like ideas or events.

Common Collocations

  • "相连山脉" (connected mountain ranges): used to describe geographical features.
  • "时间相连" (connected in time): used to indicate chronological or causal relationships.
  • "思想相连" (connected thoughts): used to express harmony or agreement in ideas.

Usage Notes

"相连" emphasizes mutual connection or adjacency. It is more formal and descriptive than simply saying "连接" (to connect). It often appears in written or formal spoken Chinese.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse "相连" with "" which means "adjacent" or "neighboring" but does not necessarily imply a direct connection. "相连" implies a stronger, often physical or conceptual, link.

Example Sentences

These two mountain peaks are connected, forming a beautiful ridge.

These two events are connected in time, indicating they might be related.

Their thoughts are connected, making their cooperation very harmonious.