How to write 连 (lián) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- to join
- to connect
- continuous
- even
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
连 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Lower-left envelops Inner. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 连 is 辶 — meaning to walk. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
Other HSK 4 characters that share this radical: 达通递逛迷速邀.
How the character is built
连 is an ideographic compound — its meaning is suggested by the combination of its parts rather than by sound. A cart 车 moving 辶 goods between cities.
HSK 4 Words Containing 连
Seen in the Real Exams / 真题例句
连 appears in 13 questions across the 19 mock & official HSK 4 exams on this site. Real exam sentences using it:
FAQ
What does 连 mean in Chinese?
连 (lián) means to join, to connect; continuous; even. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 连 have?
连 is written in 7 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 连?
The radical of 连 is 辶 (to walk). Other HSK 4 characters with the same radical include 达, 通, 递, 逛, 迷.
What is the pinyin for 连?
连 is pronounced lián.
What HSK 4 words use 连?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 连 appears in 1 word, including 连 (lián). See the full list above.