Chinese word

联网

Pronunciation

Pinyinlián wǎng

Meaning

  • verbconnect to the internet

Example

这台电脑还没联网。zhè tái diàn nǎo hái méi lián wǎng

This computer is not connected to the internet yet.

Illustration for 联网 (connect to the internet)

More examples

手机已经联网，可以同步数据。shǒu jī yǐ jīng lián wǎng ké yǐ tóng bù shù jù

The phone is already connected to the internet and can sync data.

Core concept

A device joins a shared network so data can move between it and other connected devices.

Common phrases

  • 电脑联网diàn nǎo lián wǎng

    computer connects to the internet

  • 手机联网shǒu jī lián wǎng

    phone connects to the internet

  • 无法联网wú fǎ lián wǎng

    unable to connect to the internet

Similar words

上网shàng wǎng: Connect to the internet for browsing, online services, or other internet activities.
连接lián jiē: Join two or more devices or parts with a cable or wireless connection.
访问fǎng wèn: Reach an online server or page and retrieve information from it.
接入jiē rù: Gain access to a network or service by connecting to it.

Definition in Chinese

把设备通过有线或无线方式接入互联网或局域网，使其能够与其他设备交换数据。bǎ shè bèi tōng guò yǒu xiàn huò wú xiàn fāng shì jiē rù hù lián wǎng huò jú yù wǎng shǐ qí néng gòu yǔ qí tā shè bèi jiāo huàn shù jù

Word origin

联 (lián, "join") + 网 (wǎng, "network") forms 联网 (liánwǎng, "connect to a network"), presenting connection as joining a network.

Usage tips

  • When describing a computer, phone, printer, or appliance, this verb reports its connection status rather than what a person is doing online.

Other meanings

  • be onlineverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 联网设备lián wǎng shè bèiinternet-connected devicenoun
  • 联网技术lián wǎng jì shùinternet connectivity technologynoun
  • 联网服务lián wǎng fú wùinternet servicenoun

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