Chinese
lián
Meaning: including; even
Part of Speech: Particle, Preposition

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Example sentences

他忙得連吃飯的時間都沒有。
他忙得连吃饭的时间都没有。
He is so busy that he doesn't even have time to eat.
他忙得甚至連吃飯的時間都沒有。
He is so busy that he doesn't even have time to eat.
這條線太短了,連不上。
This wire is too short to connect.
這張照片拍得很清晰,連細微的紋路都能看見。
This photo was taken very clearly, even the fine details can be seen.
這幅畫的神情畢肖,連眼神都很像本人。
The expression in this painting is so lifelike that even the eyes look like the real person.

Usage Notes

Used to emphasize an extreme case, often followed by '都' (dou) or '也' (ye).

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