相连 xiānglián to link
to link; to join; link; connection
How to remember 相连: 相 mutual + 连 link up = to link.
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How it is used
- To be linked/joined together - 两座城市由铁路相连 (liǎng zuò chéngshì yóu tiělù xiānglián) the two cities are linked by rail.
- Physical or figurative connection between things; often 紧密相连 (jǐnmì xiānglián) closely bound together.
- Neutral to slightly formal.