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连锁

liánsuǒ

Description

"连锁"的意思是很多东西连在一起,一个动了,别的也跟着动。

"连锁" means many things connected together; when one moves, the others move as well.

我们常说"连锁店",就是同一个名字、开在很多地方的商店。

We often say "连锁店", which are stores with the same name opened in many places.

Meanings

连锁liánsuǒ

chained together; interlinked; forming a chain

这是一家有名的连锁咖啡店。

This is a famous chain coffee shop.

连锁反应liánsuǒ fǎnyìng

chain reaction; series of linked effects

一个小问题引起了连锁反应。

A small problem caused a chain reaction.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    连 (to link) + 锁 (to lock/chain), literally "linked chain".

  • Nuance

    usually used attributively, as in 连锁店 (chain store) or 连锁反应 (chain reaction).

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