Definitions
(verb)
to continue; to follow after
(verb)
to succeed; to inherit
(adverb)
then; afterwards
About
The character '继', meaning to continue or succeed, derives from the traditional form '繼', which combines the silk radical '糸' with a component indicative of connection or succession, embodying the idea of linking threads. Initially referring to the literal joining of silk strands, its usage extended to metaphorical continuities such as familial lineage and sequential order. Over time, its semantic range broadened to encompass various forms of inheritance and progression, while the core concept of uninterrupted extension remained constant, with the simplified version '继' retaining the silk radical but streamlining the right element for practical writing.
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他继续向前走。
她继续每天跑步。
他继承了父亲的生意。
雨停了，继而太阳出来了。
她决定继续学习中文。
他将继任公司总经理。
她的继母对她很好。
尽管面临困难，他们仍继续推进项目。