联动 (lián dòng) — (of machine parts) to move together, to be coupled; coordinated action between systems or organizations; linkage

Definition

联动 is a formal/technical word for parts, systems, or organizations working together in coordination. It implies a linked mechanism, not just loose cooperation.

(of machine parts) to move togetherto be coupledcoordinated action between systems or organizationslinkage

Examples

  • 联动，。
    Zhè liǎng gè bù mén jiàn lì le lián dòng jī zhì, gòng tóng chǔ lǐ jǐn jí qíng kuàng.
    These two departments established a coordinated mechanism to handle emergencies together.
  • 联动。
    Zhè cì huó dòng shì liǎng jiā gōng sī de yí cì pǐn pái lián dòng.
    This event is a brand collaboration between the two companies.
  • 联动，。
    Jī qì nèi bù de chǐ lún lián dòng yùn zhuǎn, dài dòng zhěng gè shēng chǎn xiàn.
    The gears inside the machine move in coordination, driving the entire production line.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
偏正piānzhèngModifier + head

The first part narrows down the second: it says what kind of thing the head is.

联liánlink
动dòngmove

联 (link) + 动 (move): parts move together in coordination.

Characters in this word

Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

This origin belongs to the traditional form 聯; 联 is its simplified writing.

The traditional form 聯 combines 耳 (ear) and 絲 (silk); 联 is a simplified form of 聯.

Open 联 →

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

This origin belongs to the traditional form 動; 动 is its simplified writing.

Meaning part形符xíngfú
力力lìstrength
Sound part声符shēngfú
重
重zhòng動dòng
Close in sound todayThe sound part was a clue two thousand years ago — it often still helps, but not always.

The traditional form 動 uses 力 (strength) and 重 as a sound part; 重 refers to a heavy bag ready to be moved by a human. This note is about 動, not 动.

Open 动 →

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