链接
liànjiē
To link in Chinese is 链接 (liànjiē).
In modern digital contexts, 链接 is used as both a noun (a URL/hyperlink) and a verb (to link/connect). When using messaging apps like WeChat, the standard way to ask someone to 'send a link' is to use the phrase 发链接 (fā liànjiē). To 'click' a link, use the verb 点击 (diǎnjī) in the phrase 点击链接.
Meaning: to connect (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 链接 consists of 连 (liàn) meaning to connect or join, and 接 (jiē) meaning to receive or connect.
Is it said differently in some regions?
链接儿 is used mainly in northern China.
How do you pronounce it?
liànjiē
Did you know?
- In some digital contexts, if you are talking about a 'broken link' that no longer works, you might say the link is 挂了 (guà le), which literally means 'has hung up' or 'has died'.
- When sharing a link on platforms like WeChat, users often say 甩个链接 (shuǎi ge liànjiē), which literally translates to 'fling a link', a much more informal way to say 'send a link'.
- While 链接 (liànjiē) is the standard term for a digital link, people often use 链接 as a shorthand for 'sending a product link' to shop for items on e-commerce platforms like Taobao.
Examples in context
- “你这个本子哪里买的？”“网上买的。”“链接发我。”"Where did you buy this notebook?" "I bought it online." "Send me the link."This example shows how to ask someone to send a link in a conversation.Tatoeba #14038495 by jan_OkulaJu, translation #14038496 by jan_OkulaJu
- 不要点击那个链接。Don't click on that link.This example demonstrates how to use the verb for clicking a link.Tatoeba #10734052 by megamanenm, translation #10734044 by megamanenm
- 请点击链接查看更多信息Please click the link to see more information.
- 请确保已经完成了连接Please make sure the connection has been established.
- 把这个链接儿发给我Send me this link.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a technical problem in the office.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen志强，你的电脑能链接到服务器吗？Zhìqiáng, nǐ de diànnǎo néng liànjiē dào fúwùqì ma?Zhiqiang, can your computer link to the server?
- 志强 Zhiqiang现在不行，网络好像断了。Xiànzài bùxíng, wǎngluò hǎoxiàng duàn le.Not right now, the network seems to be down.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen奇怪，我的设备可以正常链接。Qíguài, wǒ de shèbèi kěyǐ zhèngcháng liànjiē.Strange, my device can link normally.
- 志强 Zhiqiang那我重启一下路由器试试。Nà wǒ chóngqǐ yīxià lùyóuqì shìshì.Then I'll try restarting the router.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
