Meaning
联合 means to bring together separate parties, organizations, or forces into a cooperative relationship. It emphasizes the joining of multiple entities for a common purpose, often in formal or official contexts. As an adjective, it describes something that is joint or combined, such as joint ventures or united efforts.
Usage
联合 is commonly used in formal, political, military, and business contexts. It appears frequently in organizational names (like 联合国 United Nations) and official documents. When used as a verb, it often takes a direct object indicating what is being united or who is joining forces. More formal than casual alternatives like 一起 or 合作.
Examples
- 01三家公司联合开发了这个项目。.Three companies jointly developed this project.
- 02我们应该联合起来共同应对挑战。.We should unite together to jointly face the challenges.
Characters
Common collocations
- 联合国United Nations
- 联合声明joint statement
- 联合举办to jointly organize
- 联合起来to unite together
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters reinforce the concept of joining: 联 originally depicted connecting jade pieces, while 合 shows a lid closing on a container, symbolizing things coming together into one.