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    Using 相连 (xiānglián) to express "connected"

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    Structure

    Noun + 相连

    Explanation

    相连 (xiānglián) means "connected" or "linked together," describing two or more things that are physically or conceptually joined. It is often used as a predicate or attributive modifier. For example, 后脑部相连的双胞胎 means "twins connected at the back of the head."

    Examples

    • 这两个房间是相连的，中间有一扇门。

      Zhè liǎng gè fángjiān shì xiānglián de, zhōngjiān yǒu yì shàn mén.

      These two rooms are connected, with a door in between.

    • 这条河与大海相连。

      Zhè tiáo hé yǔ dàhǎi xiānglián.

      This river is connected to the sea.

    • 两座城市通过一条高速公路相连。

      Liǎng zuò chéngshì tōngguò yì tiáo gāosù gōnglù xiānglián.

      The two cities are connected by a highway.

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