Chinese Conversation · Level 73
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Chinese word
人脉
Pronunciation
Pinyinrén mài
Meaning
- nounconnections
Example
他的人脉很广。tā de rén mài hěn guǎng
He has a wide network of contacts.
More examples
她通过活动建立了新的人脉。tā tōng guò huó dòng jiàn lì le xīn de rén mài
She built new connections through events.
Core concept
An invisible network of people that links someone to information, opportunities, and practical help.
Common phrases
建立人脉jiàn lì rén mài
build connections
扩大人脉kuò dà rén mài
expand one's network
保持人脉bǎo chí rén mài
maintain connections
Similar words
关系guān xì: A social or personal relationship between people and the way they relate to each other.
人际关系rén jì guān xì: People's social relationships and everyday interaction within places such as schools and workplaces.
关系网guān xì wǎng: A connected social network spreading among many people in different directions.
社交圈shè jiāo quān: The social group of friends and acquaintances with whom someone usually spends time.
Definition in Chinese
指个人在社会上可以接触或依靠的关系网络，用于获得信息、机会或帮助。zhǐ gè rén zài shè huì shàng ké yǐ jiē chù huò yī kào de guān xì wǎng luò yòng yú huò dé xìn xī jī huì huò bāng zhù
Word origin
人 (rén, "person") + 脉 (mài, "vein") treats human relationships as channels through which contact and support flow.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, 人脉 (rénmài, "social connections") often points to useful social access rather than simply a large number of friends, especially when introductions or opportunities are involved.
Other meanings
- contactsnoun
- social circlenoun
Related words
- 人脉关系rén mài guān xìnetwork of contactsnoun
- 人脉网络rén mài wǎng luònetwork of contactsnoun