Chinese

Noun

關係

1. (countable, uncountable) relation; relationship; connection   (Classifier: 個／个)

   夫妻關係 / 夫妻关系  ―  fūqī guānxì  ―  marriage

   確定關係 / 确定关系  ―  quèdìng guānxì  ―  to establish a relationship

   密切關係 / 密切关系  ―  mìqiè guānxì  ―  close relationship

2. (uncountable) connections; guanxi (specifically in Chinese culture, a combination of business and personal relationships whereby parties enhance their ability to do business by building a bond with personal favors)

   靠關係找工作 / 靠关系找工作  ―  kào guānxì zhǎo gōngzuò  ―  to use one's connections to find a job

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• English: guanxi