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

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

The Chinese character 连 (lián) means "to connect / even". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 连 stroke by stroke?

连 has 7 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 连 and 巡?

连 (lián) and 巡 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 连?

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

Q: What common words use 连?

Common words containing 连 include: 连续 (lián xù) — continuous / in a row; 连词 (lián cí) — conjunction; 连...都 (lián dōu) — Even... (used to emphasize an extreme case)..

How to Write 连

The character 连 (lián) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

连 is pronounced lián in Mandarin Chinese. It means to connect / even.

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

Common Words with 连

连续 lián xù

continuous / in a row

连词 lián cí

conjunction

连...都 lián dōu

Even... (used to emphasize an extreme case).

Example Sentences

他连续工作了十个小时。

tā lián xù gōng zuò le shí gè xiǎo shí

He worked for ten hours straight.

“而且”是一个连词。

ér qiě shì yí gè lián cí

'Moreover' (而且) is a conjunction.

他今天太忙了，连饭都没吃。

tā jīn tiān tài máng le ， lián fàn dōu méi chī 。

He was so busy today that he didn't even eat.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

边 biān

辽 liáo

Practice Writing 连 (lián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 连

What does 连 (lián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 连 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 连 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 连?

What common words use 连?

How to Write 连 (lián)