连
lián
to link; to join
In a story
两个学生的学费，连房租的一半都不够。The two students' fees didn't cover even half the rent.武馆的新学生 · The New Student · HSK 3
姑姑也说：“她明明连面都不会煮，怎么开面馆？”Her aunt joined in. “She can't even cook noodles. How is she supposed to run a noodle shop?”遗嘱 · The Will · HSK 5
Grammar with 连
连动句
连动句 — serial verbs (one subject, verbs in sequence)
连…也/都
连…也/都 — even
连…都…，…更…
连…都…，…更… — even …, so all the more …
一连
一连 — in a row, on end
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