联 Stroke Order — How to Write 联
联 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 耳, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
联 Radical and Character Components
联 is a phono-semantic compound: 耳 (ear) carries the meaning, while 关 indicates the sound.
Radical: 耳 + 6 more strokes
联 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- lián
Meanings of 联 in Chinese
1
lián联
To connect, join, or combine; to link or associate.
我们应该多联系，保持友谊。
We should keep in touch more often to maintain our friendship.
A couplet, a pair of antithetical lines of poetry, often displayed as a decorative element, such as spring couplets (对联), funeral couplets (挽联), or pillar couplets (楹联).
春节时，家家户户都会贴上喜庆的对联。
During Chinese New Year, every household puts up festive couplets.
In ancient times, a 'lián' was a household registration unit consisting of ten people or households.
旧时，十户为一联，共同承担一些社区责任。
In ancient times, ten households formed a 'lián', collectively undertaking certain community responsibilities.
Common Words and Phrases with 联
1
A union of states or territories united under a central government while retaining some self-governance.
人类身体的各个器官并非独立运作，而是共同构成了一个复杂的联邦
The various organs in the human body do not operate independently, but together form a complex federation.
2
A pair of equally splendid or comparable things.
这对舞蹈家表演时默契十足，被誉为舞台上的联璧。
The two dancers displayed perfect chemistry during their performance, earning them the reputation of being a perfect pair on stage.
3
simultaneous broadcast across multiple stations, often nationwide
这部热门电视剧的最后一集将在多个地方电视台联播，吸引了大量观众。
The final episode of this popular TV series will be simultaneously broadcast on multiple local TV stations, attracting a large audience.
4
General Assembly of the United Nations.
联大在抗战时期汇聚了众多杰出学者和学生，共同为学术研究和国家发展贡献力量。
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Lian Da brought together numerous outstanding scholars and students, collectively contributing to academic research and national development.
5
A wing of an air force.
这个海军航空联队定期进行海岸巡逻和搜救演习，以确保该区域的安全。
This naval air wing regularly conducts coastal patrols and search and rescue exercises to ensure the safety of the area.
6
joint defense; joint command of defense forces
为了确保社区安全，居民们自发组织了联防巡逻队，共同维护家园秩序。
To ensure community safety, residents spontaneously organized a joint defense patrol team to collectively maintain order in their homes.
7
To unite or combine; joint or allied.
他们联合出版了一本关于环境科学的书。
They jointly published a book on environmental science.
8
The United Nations (UN) is a major international organization established in 1945, headquartered in New York, primarily aimed at maintaining international peace and security and fostering global cooperation.
联合国致力于促进全球的和平与合作。
The United Nations is dedicated to promoting global peace and cooperation.
9
a happy get-together or gathering, often involving members of one or more groups.
同学们为庆祝毕业，举办了一场小型的联欢活动。
The students held a small get-together to celebrate their graduation.
10
to connect; to join; to link
通过数据线，我们可以将手机与电脑联接起来。
We can connect our phone to the computer using a data cable.
11
A traditional poetic game where participants take turns composing lines or stanzas to form a complete poem, often played at banquets or among friends.
春节假期，我们几个诗友聚在一起玩起了联句，共同创作了一首描写冬日美景的五言诗。
During the Spring Festival holiday, a few poetry friends and I gathered to engage in lianju, collaboratively composing a five-character-line poem describing the beautiful winter scenery.
12
Allied forces; a united army formed by combining several military units for a common purpose.
在危机时刻，几支队伍组成了联军，共同应对挑战。
In a time of crisis, several teams formed allied forces to jointly address the challenge.
13
To make or maintain contact; to get in touch; to establish liaison or connection.
为了顺利完成项目，团队成员之间需要保持紧密的联络。
To successfully complete the project, team members need to maintain close communication.
14
To collaborate or act together, often implying working hand in hand.
两位国际知名设计师联袂推出了一系列时尚新品，引起了时尚界的广泛关注。
Two internationally renowned designers jointly launched a series of new fashion products, attracting widespread attention in the fashion industry.
More words with 联
- bāng邦lián联Confederation
- chán蝉lián联Retain the title, Win successively
- wǎn挽lián联an elegiac couplet
- yíng楹lián联couplet, pillar couplet
- mián绵lián联Continuous connection, Sustained linking
- hàn颔lián联The second couplet
- shòu寿lián联birthday couplet
- chuàn串lián联In series, Series connection
- duì对bǐ比lián联xiǎng想Contrastive association, Association by contrast
- yīng英fǎ法lián联jūn军Anglo-French Allied Forces, Anglo-French Forces
- chuàn串bìng并lián联Series-parallel, Series and parallel connection
- lián联sài赛league
- lián联xì系Contact, Connect
- lián联yīn姻marriage alliance, intermarriage
- duì对lián联couplet, antithetical couplet
- guān关lián联connection, relation
- lián联méng盟alliance, league
- lián联shǒu手join forces, team up
- hù互lián联wǎng网Internet
- lián联xiǎng想dào到associate with, be reminded of
Idioms with 联
- fú浮xiǎng想lián联piān翩thoughts come thick and fast
- zhū珠lián联bì璧hé合a perfect match
- lián联mèi袂ér而zhì至arrive hand in hand
- lián联piān篇lěi累dú牍excessively lengthy and tedious writing
- lián联piān翩ér而zhì至arrive in quick succession
- chán蝉lián联cán蚕xù绪continuous succession
- chán蝉lián联wǎng往fù复recur continuously
- diāo雕yù玉shuāng双lián联Exquisitely matched and crafted couplets
- ǒu藕duàn断sī丝lián联outwardly separated but inwardly connected
- shuāng双guì桂lián联fāng芳two brothers achieving outstanding success
- wǔ五xīng星lián联zhū珠five planets align; many favorable conditions
- xuè血ròu肉xiāng相lián联as close as flesh and blood
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Open the tool →Questions about 联
What does 联 mean in Chinese?
联 (lián) means “To connect, join, or combine” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 联?
联 is pronounced lián in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 联 have?
联 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 联?
联 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 耳. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 联?
The radical of 联 is 耳, and 联 is a phono-semantic compound.