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“connections” in Chinese

Chinese

Also门路 (mén lù) · 人脉 (rén mài)

Pronunciation

Pinyinlù zi

Example

我通过路子找到这份工作。wǒ tōng guò lù zi zhǎo dào zhè fèn gōng zuò

I found this job through connections.

Illustration for 路子 (connections)

How to say “connections” in Chinese

“Connections” in Chinese is 路子 (lù zi).

A way of getting something done by finding the right people or using a less public channel.

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

Example sentences with 路子

他做事总喜欢走路子,常常引来非议。tā zuò shì zǒng xǐ huān zǒu lù zi cháng cháng yǐn lái fēi yì

He always likes to use connections when he does things, often attracting criticism.

Tips for using 路子

  • In a job-search story, this wording can suggest that a personal introduction or private opening mattered, even without accusing anyone of breaking a rule.

Other Chinese words for “connections”

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门路

mén lù

nounconnections

他有门路,可以帮你弄到票。tā yǒu mén lù ké yǐ bāng nǐ nòng dào piào

He has connections and can get you tickets.

3

人脉

rén mài

nounconnections

他的人脉很广。tā de rén mài hěn guǎng

He has a wide network of contacts.

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