联系 (liánxì) — to contact / connection

联系 (liánxì)

联系 means both to contact someone (verb) and a connection or link between things (noun). It is one of the most versatile words for describing communication and relationships.

Meanings

1. [verb] To contact; to get in touch with; to reach out to.
2. [noun] Connection; link; relationship; contact.

Example Sentences

请你联系我们的客服部门。 Qǐng nǐ liánxì wǒmen de kèfú bùmén. Please contact our customer service department.

我们保持联系吧。 Wǒmen bǎochí liánxì ba. Let's keep in touch.

两件事之间有什么联系？ Liǎng jiàn shì zhījiān yǒu shénme liánxì? What is the connection between these two matters?

他的联系方式是什么？ Tā de liánxì fāngshì shì shénme? What is his contact information?

Collocations

Memory Hook

联 means to join or link, and 系 means to tie or connect. 联系 is like tying two ends of a rope together. When you 联系 someone, you are creating or maintaining the rope that links you to them.