连接的
liánjiē de
The English word 'connected' is translated into Chinese as 连接的 (liánjiē de).
连接的 refers to being connected, commonly used in the context of linking or joining two objects.
Meaning: having relationships, involved with others (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 连接的 is a common way to express being connected, other terms exist depending on the nuance: 连结 (liánjié) can convey being connected physically, conceptually or digitally, while 相连 (xiānglián) emphasizes the connection between two entities and can describe physical connections or linked relationships.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the sentence '两座建筑用一座桥连结着', the measure word 一座 (yī zuò) is placed before '桥' (qiáo) to specify 'one bridge'.
How do you pronounce it?
liánjiē de
Did you know?
- Chinese has a specific term 人脉 (rénmài), which literally translates to 'human veins', to describe the web of professional connections a person possesses.
- If you want to say you are 'well-connected' in terms of having influential social contacts, you would not use 'connected'. Instead, you might use the phrase 有人 (yǒu rén), which literally translates to 'having people'.
- The character 结 (jié) in 连结 refers to a 'knot', meaning the conceptual idea of being connected is rooted in the physical act of tying a string.
Examples in context
- 实验构造是怎样的？它们是如何相连接的？What did the experimental set-up look like? What was connected to what and how?This sentence is useful for asking about the way objects are connected using 连接的.Tatoeba #749417 by kroko, translation #749416 by kroko
- 两座建筑用一座桥连结着The two buildings are connected by a bridge
- 请将打印机连接到您的计算机Please connect the printer to your computer
- 这两条地铁线在中心站相连These two subway lines are connected at the central station
- 我稍后联系你I'll contact you later
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their social circles.
- 梓涵 Zihan你觉得我们两个是连接的吗？Nǐ juéde wǒmen liǎng gè shì liánjiē de ma?Do you think the two of us are connected?
- 俊杰 Junjie当然，我们有很多共同的朋友。Dāngrán, wǒmen yǒu hěnduō gòngtóng de péngyǒu.Of course, we have many mutual friends.
- 梓涵 Zihan看来我们的社交圈是连接的。Kànlái wǒmen de shèjiāo quān shì liánjiē de.It seems our social circles are connected.
- 俊杰 Junjie没错，这就是为什么我们能认识。Méicuò, zhè jiùshì wèishéme wǒmen néng rènshi.Exactly, that is why we were able to meet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
