Definition
连锁 (lián suǒ) is an adjective meaning 'chain' when modifying nouns — like chain store (连锁店) or chain reaction (连锁反应). It contrasts with the verb 相连 (xiāng lián 'to be connected'), which describes the act of linking, and with 一连串 (yī lián chuàn 'a series of'), which just lists items in sequence without implying each is linked to the next.
adjective
chain (modifying a noun, e.g., chain store, chain brand)interlockinglinked (in chain reaction or compound events)
Examples
- 。Zhè jiā lián suǒ diàn zài quán guó yǒu yì bǎi duō jiā fēn diàn.This chain store has over a hundred branches nationwide.
- 。Jīnróng wēijī yǐn qǐ le yì lián chuàn de lián suǒ fǎn yìng.The financial crisis triggered a series of chain reactions.
- 连锁。lián suǒ jīngyíng móshì néng jiàng dī cǎigòu chéngběn.The chain operation model can lower procurement costs.
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