liàn

chain

  • created sense approved 链/鏈 · liàn · chain (unit)

    链 / 鏈

    liàn

    chain (unit)

    a unit of length used in nautical contexts (100 fathoms, approx. 185m) or surveying (66 feet, approx. 20m)

    这艘船距离码头只有一链之遥。

    measure word

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  • created sense approved 链/鏈 · liàn · to chain

    链 / 鏈

    liàn

    to chain

    to fasten, bind, or restrain with a chain; to enchain

    他用铁链把自行车链在栏杆上。

    verb

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