聯 (lián)
ally, associate; to connect, to join
Etymology
Phonosemantic compound. 耳 represents the meaning and 𢇇 represents the sound.
Shuowen Jiezi
《說文》：“聯，連也。从耳，耳連於頰也；从絲，絲連不絕也。”
Components
- 耳 (meaning) — Alludes to earrings connected to the ear.
- 𢇇 (sound)