Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
连续
liánxù
Description
"连续"的意思是一件事情不停地发生，中间没有断开。
"连续" means something happens continuously without interruption.
我们常说连续几天、连续工作，表示时间上一个接一个。
We often say 连续几天 (several consecutive days), 连续工作 (continuous work), indicating one after another in time.
Meanings
连续liánxù
continuous; in a row; without a break
他连续三天没睡觉。
He hasn't slept for three days in a row.
连续liánxù
to continue; to go on without stopping
雨连续下了一个星期。
It rained continuously for a week.
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Notes
- Etymology
连 (to link/connect) + 续 (to continue), meaning 'linked and continuing'.
- Nuance
连续 stresses no gaps between events; 继续 stresses resuming or carrying on an action.
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