环节

huán jié

link; segment

HSK Level 5

Example Sentences

这个环节出了点问题。

Zhège huánjiē chūle diǎn wèntí.

There was a problem with this link.

我们正在研究这个环节。

Wǒmen zhèngzài yánjiū zhège huánjiē.

We are studying this link.

这个环节非常重要。

Zhège huánjiē fēicháng zhòngyào.

This link is very important.

Synonyms

Antonyms

整体 (zhěngtǐ)

whole

总和 (zǒnghé)

sum

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word 环节 (huánjié) is composed of two characters: 环 (huán), meaning "ring" or "loop", and 节 (jié), meaning "joint" or "segment". Together, these characters form the word 环节, which can be translated as "link" or "connection". The word 环节 is often used in a figurative sense to refer to a connection between two things, such as a cause and effect relationship or a logical sequence. For example, the sentence 环节紧密 (huánjié jǐnmì) means "the links are tightly connected", which can be used to describe a well-organized system or process. The word 环节 can also be used in a more literal sense to refer to a physical link or connection, such as a chain link or a joint in a body. For example, the sentence 环节断裂 (huánjié duànliè) means "the link broke", which can be used to describe a broken chain or a dislocated joint.

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