关联 (guān lián) — to be related, to be connected
Definition
Used in abstract or analytical contexts (issues, data, causes) to mean 'be interrelated / connected'. More formal than 联系; a direct synonym of 相关.
verb
to be relatedto be connected
Examples
- 关联。Zhè liǎng gè wèn tí mì qiè guān lián.These two issues are closely related.
- 关联。Tā de chéng gōng yǔ nǔ lì mì qiè guān lián.His success is closely related to his effort.
- 关联。Zhè xiē shù jù xiāng hù guān lián.These data are interrelated.
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