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gēng (literary) to continue; to carry on

Etymology phono-semantic

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The character "赓" originates from its traditional form "賡", which combines the radical "貝" representing value or exchange with the component "庚" serving as a phonetic indicator while also imparting a sense of succession or continuation. Historically, this character was used to denote the act of succeeding or carrying forward, particularly in literary contexts such as the extension of a poetic verse or theme. Over time, its meaning gradually broadened from this specific application to a more general sense of persisting or prolonging an action or state. The structural shift from "賡" to "赓" involved the simplification of the "貝" component to "贝", a modification that aligned with broader character streamlining practices yet preserved the original phonetic and semantic associations. Throughout these changes, the core idea of continuity has remained integral to its interpretation, evident in modern compounds like "赓续" where it conveys the notion of sustaining or carrying on.

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他们续了友谊。

Tāmen gēngxùle yǒuyì.

They continued their friendship.

学校续教育传统。

Xuéxiào gēngxù jiàoyù chuántǒng.

The school continues the educational tradition.

政府续推进改革。

Zhèngfǔ gēngxù tuījìn gǎigé.

The government continues to promote reform.

这项政策需要续实施。

Zhè xiàng zhèngcè xūyào gēngxù shíshī.

This policy needs to be implemented continuously.

在困难时期,我们更应续团结。

Zài kùnnán shíqī, wǒmen gèng yīng gēngxù tuánjié.

In difficult times, we should continue to unite.

为了可持续发展,必须续环保理念。

Wèile kěchíxù fāzhǎn, bìxū gēngxù huánbǎo lǐniàn.

For sustainable development, it is necessary to continue the environmental protection concept.

尽管面临挑战,公司仍续创新精神。

Jǐnguǎn miànlín tiǎozhàn, gōngsī réng gēngxù chuàngxīn jīngshén.

Despite facing challenges, the company still continues the spirit of innovation.

在历史长河中,文明不断续发展。

Zài lìshǐ chánghé zhōng, wénmíng bùduàn gēngxù fāzhǎn.

In the long river of history, civilization continues to develop.