HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
联 — to unite
- Reading
- lián
- Meaning
- to unite; to ally; to join
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
联 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is lián and it means to unite; to ally; to join. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
联 appears in everyday chinese words such as 联系 (contact, get in touch), 联合 (unite, combine) and 关联 (be related, connection).
Chinese words containing 联
Frequently asked questions
What does 联 mean in Chinese?
联 means to unite; to ally; to join in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 联 read?
联 is read lián. Reading it inside real words — 联系 and 联合 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 联 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 联 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 联 in a word?
A common word containing 联 is 联系 (lián xì) — "contact, get in touch". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 联 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 联 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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