Definition
社会关系 refers to the network of interpersonal connections and social ties that are especially important in Chinese culture. It overlaps with the concept of 关系 (guanxi), emphasizing reciprocal obligations and personal networks that can facilitate business, career, and daily life. The term is neutral and formal, distinct from the more colloquial 关系.
n.
social relationsone's social connections
Examples
- ，社会关系。Zài Zhōngguó, liánghǎo de shè huì guān xì duì shìyè fāzhǎn hěn zhòngyào.In China, good social relations are very important for career development.
- 社会关系。Tā tōngguò shè huì guān xì zhǎodào le zhè fèn gōngzuò.He found this job through his social connections.
- 社会关系。shè huì guān xì wǎngluò kěyǐ bāngzhù nǐ jiějué hěnduō wèntí.A social relations network can help you solve many problems.
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