B1 adjective Neutral

息息相关

/ɕǐ.ɕǐ.ɕjāŋ.kwán/

Closely linked or inextricably related. Literally 'linked by every breath,' it describes a very intimate or vital connection between two things.

Examples

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1

我们的健康与饮食习惯息息相关。

Our health is closely related to our eating habits.

2

环境保护与每个人的生活息息相关。

Environmental protection is closely linked to everyone's life.

3

经济增长与消费水平息息相关。

Economic growth is inextricably linked to consumption levels.

Word Family

Adjective
息息相关
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Memory Tip

息 (Breath) 息 (Breath). Like breathing, the two things can't be separated.

Quick Quiz

空气质量与我们的肺部健康___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 息息相关

Examples

1

我们的健康与饮食习惯息息相关。

everyday

Our health is closely related to our eating habits.

2

环境保护与每个人的生活息息相关。

formal

Environmental protection is closely linked to everyone's life.

3

经济增长与消费水平息息相关。

academic

Economic growth is inextricably linked to consumption levels.

4

教育质量与国家的竞争力息息相关。

formal

The quality of education is closely related to a country's competitiveness.

5

这两个问题其实是息息相关的。

informal

These two issues are actually closely linked.

Word Family

Adjective
息息相关

Common Collocations

息息相关的联系 a closely linked connection
与...息息相关 is closely related to...

Common Phrases

休戚与共

share weal and woe

Often Confused With

息息相关 vs 有关

有关 simply means 'related,' while 息息相关 implies a much deeper, vital, and constant connection.

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Usage Notes

Use this idiom when the relationship between two things is fundamental or critical.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use it for loose or coincidental connections.

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Memory Tip

息 (Breath) 息 (Breath). Like breathing, the two things can't be separated.

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Word Origin

Originates from ancient literature describing the interdependence of people.

Grammar Patterns

[A] + 与 + [B] + 息息相关

Quick Quiz

空气质量与我们的肺部健康___。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 息息相关

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