Usage of 连同
The word 连同 is a formal way to express "together with" or "including" in Mandarin. It is often used to indicate that something or someone is included along with another item or person.
Common contexts
It frequently appears in written or formal spoken Chinese, especially in business, legal, or official documents when listing items or people included in an action or event.
Collocations and patterns
- 连同 + noun + 一起: emphasizes inclusion of the noun together with others.
- 连同 + noun: simply indicates inclusion.
Nuances
Using 连同 implies a close association or grouping, often highlighting that the included elements are considered as a whole. It is more formal than just using 和 (and).
Common confusion
Do not confuse 连同 with 以及 or 和. 连同 stresses inclusion as a group, often in formal contexts, while 和 is more casual and 以及 is more for listing multiple items without the same emphasis on grouping.