lin4 so2連鎖连锁

Jyutpinglin4 so2

Yalelìhn só

區別詞Uncommon

Definition

Chain or chain-like; closely linked or interconnected in a series.

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How it's used

Primarily functions as a modifier for nouns to indicate a business or phenomenon that operates through multiple interconnected units. It is almost exclusively used in formal or business contexts, such as describing corporate structures or scientific processes. You will rarely hear it used to describe casual, everyday connections between people or objects.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間hai6係daai6大jing4型lin4連so2鎖dim3店，zau1周wai4圍dou1都jau5有fan1分dim3店。

This is a large chain store, there are branches everywhere.

keoi5佢dei6哋gaau2搞zo2咗go3個lin4連so2鎖faan2反jing3應，zeoi3最hau6後seng4成gin2件si6事gaau2搞m4唔dim6掂。

They caused a chain reaction, and in the end, the whole thing couldn't be resolved.

Common phrases

lin4連so2鎖dim3店

chain store

lin4連so2鎖faan2反jing3應

chain reaction

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical chains or links between objects, as that would require the word 鎖鏈 instead. Confusing the order of these two characters is a common error for learners.