联姻

聯姻

liányīn

verb #24,150

Meanings

1 to become related by marriage
2 to unite through matrimony (families or clans)
3 marriage alliance

Characters

to connect; to join; alliance

marriage; kin by marriage

Examples

两大家族通过联姻巩固了政治联盟。

Liǎng dà jiāzú tōngguò liányīn gǒnggù le zhèngzhì liánméng.

The two great families strengthened their political alliance through marriage.

历史上，皇室之间常常通过联姻来维持和平。

Lìshǐ shàng, huángshì zhījiān chángcháng tōngguò liányīn lái wéichí hépíng.

Historically, royal families often maintained peace through marriage alliances.

Tips

usage

联姻 often implies strategic or politically motivated marriage, especially between powerful families or states. For ordinary marriage, 结婚 is the standard term.

Stroke Order

联 lián

姻 yīn