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“coherence” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinmài luò

Example

他说话没脉络,我听不懂。tā shuō huà méi mài luò wǒ tīng bù dǒng

What he says lacks coherence, so I can't understand him.

Illustration for 脉络 (coherence)

How to say “coherence” in Chinese

“Coherence” in Chinese is 脉络 (mài luò).

The connected thread that lets the parts of a speech, text, or event form a clear and followable whole.

Full entry for 脉络: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 脉络

理解历史脉络有助于分析事件。lí jiě lì shǐ mài luò yǒu zhù yú fēn xī shì jiàn

Understanding the historical context helps analyze events.

Tips for using 脉络

  • For everyday Chinese, it helps judge whether an explanation moves naturally from one part to the next, rather than whether the speaker is right.

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