lián

literary

Meaning of 连理

连理 means (of plants from different roots) to grow together; to have intertwining branches; a metaphor for a devoted and affectionate married couple. Pronounced lián lǐ.

  • (of plants from different roots) to grow together; to have intertwining branches
  • a metaphor for a devoted and affectionate married couple

Definitions & Examples

Yuán
zhōng
yǒu
jiā
 
zhī
gàn
jié
chéng
lián
 

In the garden, there is a fine tree whose branches have grown together.

Chuán
shuō
kàn
jiàn
lián
zhī
shì
xiáng
ruì
zhī
zhào
 

Legend has it that seeing intertwined branches is an auspicious sign.