🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

连接

Pronunciation / Transliteration: liánjiē

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Linking/ˈlɪŋ.kɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"思想之间的连接使论点更具说服力。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of forming a connection or relationship between two or more entities.

    "The linking of ideas in her essay made her argument more persuasive."
  2. 2

    In linguistics, the process of connecting sounds or words in speech.

    "Linking is essential for fluent speech, as it helps maintain the rhythm of sentences."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'linking' originates from the Old English 'linkian', which means to connect or tie together. The word evolved through Middle English, maintaining its meaning related to connection and association, and has been used in various contexts, including linguistics and technology, since the 19th century.

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