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Pronunciation / Transliteration: guānxi
"在中国，关系对成功至关重要。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A system of social networks and influential relationships that facilitate business and personal dealings.
"In China, having strong guanxi can significantly impact one's career opportunities." - 2
The practice of using personal connections to gain advantages or favors.
"Many entrepreneurs rely on guanxi to navigate the complexities of the local market."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'guanxi' originates from Chinese, where 'guan' means 'to relate' and 'xi' means 'system' or 'connection'. It has evolved in modern usage to refer to the network of relationships among people that facilitate business and personal interactions in Chinese culture.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Guanxi" is said worldwide
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Relations
Transliteration: ʁela.sjɔ̃
"En Chine, les relations sont essentielles pour réussir."
Beziehungen
Transliteration: bəˈtsiːʊŋən
"In China sind Beziehungen entscheidend für den Erfolg."
Relazioni
Transliteration: re.la.t͡sjo.ni
"In Cina, le relazioni sono fondamentali per il successo."
Relaciones
Transliteration: re.laˈθjones
"En China, las relaciones son clave para el éxito."
Relações
Transliteration: ʁe.laˈsɐ̃w̃s
"Na China, as relações são essenciais para o sucesso."
संबंध
Transliteration: sambandh
"चीन में, संबंध सफलता के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं।"
关系
Transliteration: guānxi
"在中国，关系对成功至关重要。"
관계
Transliteration: gwangye
"중국에서는 관계가 성공에 매우 중요하다."
関係
Transliteration: kankei
"中国では、関係が成功に不可欠です。"
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