lyun4 hai6聯繫联系
Jyutpinglyun4 hai6
Yalelyùhn haih
Definition
Contact or connection between people.
neutralcommunicationpeople
How it's used
While 聯繫 functions as both a noun and a verb, it often carries a slightly formal or professional nuance compared to the more common 聯絡. It is frequently used to describe the state of being in touch or maintaining a connection between groups or individuals. When referring to casual, everyday social interaction, native speakers typically prefer 聯絡 or 傾偈.
Examples
I have lost all contact with him.
Are you still in contact with your old colleagues?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 聯繫 with 聯絡. Although they are interchangeable in many contexts, 聯絡 is much more common in daily speech, whereas 聯繫 is preferred when discussing formal relationships or abstract connections.
Grammar color guide
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Connector
Grammar guides
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