联合 liánhé to combine
to combine; to join; unite; alliance
How to remember 联合: 联 connect + 合 join together = to combine.
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How it is used
- To join forces / combine, usually as a modifier - 联合国 (Liánhéguó) the United Nations, 联合声明 (liánhé shēngmíng) joint statement, 联合起来 unite.
- Emphasizes two or more parties acting together; think 'joint / united' rather than physically merging (that's 合并 hébìng).
- Formal, common in politics, business and organizations.
Example sentences
- 我们联合举办了这次会议。 Wǒmen liánhé jǔbànle zhè cì huìyì.We jointly organized the meeting.