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

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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