联(英文)

作者:黄伟嘉; 谭云飞
来源:汉语世界(英文), 2023, (04): 122-124.

摘要

<正>A character that’s been fostering connections since ancient times联:一个字说尽世故人情Festivals can be a headache for many Chinese. Peak seasons for celebrations and ceremonies,holidays also often mean (as per tradition) giving out money to relatives and friends. Even for long-lost schoolmates one hasn’t contacted, or联系(liánxì) in Chinese, for years, gifts have to be handed over at, say, a wedding. After all,