联 (lián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 联 (lián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 联 (lián) means "to join; to connect; to unite". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 耳.

Q: How do you write 联 stroke by stroke?

联 has 12 strokes. The radical is 耳. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 联 and 耸?

联 (lián) and 耸 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 联?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 耳. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 联?

Common words containing 联 include: 联系 (lián xì) — to contact; connection; 联合 (lián hé) — to unite; joint; combined; 联网 (lián wǎng) — networking; to connect to the internet.

How to Write 联

The character 联 (lián) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 耳 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

联 is pronounced lián in Mandarin Chinese. It means to join; to connect; to unite.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 联 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 联

联系 lián xì

to contact; connection

联合 lián hé

to unite; joint; combined

联网 lián wǎng

networking; to connect to the internet

Example Sentences

以后多联系。

yǐ hòu duō lián xì

Let's keep in touch more in the future.

我们要联合工作。

wǒ men yào lián hé gōng zuò

We need to work together.

手机已经联网了。

shǒu jī yǐ jīng lián wǎng le

The phone is already connected to the internet.

Similar Characters

耸 sǒng

耻 chǐ

耽 dān

Practice Writing 联 (lián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 联

What does 联 (lián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 联 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 联 and 耸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 联?

What common words use 联?

How to Write 联 (lián)