English–Chinese
“be connected” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiāng lián
Example
这两座城市相连。zhè liǎng zuò chéng shì xiāng lián
These two cities are connected.
How to say “be connected” in Chinese
“Be connected” in Chinese is 相连 (xiāng lián).
Separate places or objects touch along a boundary and form an unbroken link.
Example sentences with 相连
由于长期冲突，两国的利益不再相连。yóu yú cháng qī chōng tū liǎng guó de lì yì bú zài xiāng lián
Due to long-term conflict, the two countries' interests are no longer connected.
Tips for using 相连
- Descriptions of maps, roads, rooms, and neighboring objects often use this verb to show continuity across a boundary, while social relationships usually require different wording.