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The word 接着 is formed by combining the character 接, which means "to connect" or "to receive", with the character 着, a suffix that indicates a continuous or ongoing state of an action. Literally, the compound suggests the idea of "connecting and maintaining" that connection, evolving to convey the sense of continuing an action or proceeding with what comes next in a sequence.

Example Sentences Hide

我们先吃饭，接着去公园。

Wǒmen xiān chī fàn, jiēzhe qù gōngyuán.

We eat first, then go to the park.

他讲完故事，接着唱了一首歌。

Tā jiǎng wán gùshi, jiēzhe chàng le yī shǒu gē.

He finished telling the story, then sang a song.

会议结束后，接着是自由讨论时间。

Huìyì jiéshù hòu, jiēzhe shì zìyóu tǎolùn shíjiān.

After the meeting, next is the free discussion period.

她先把房间打扫干净，接着开始准备晚餐的食材。

Tā xiān bǎ fángjiān dǎsǎo gānjìng, jiēzhe kāishǐ zhǔnbèi wǎncān de shícái.

She first cleaned the room, then started preparing ingredients for dinner.

在完成第一阶段的任务后，我们必须接着规划下一步的行动方案。

Zài wánchéng dì yī jiēduàn de rènwù hòu, wǒmen bìxū jiēzhe guīhuà xià yī bù de xíngdòng fāng'àn.

After completing the tasks of the first phase, we must then plan the next step of the action plan.

Word Definition - 接着

jiē zhe to catch and hold on; to continue; to go on to do sth; to follow; to carry on; then; after that; subsequently; to proceed; to ensue; in turn; in one's turn

Individual Character Details

接 jiē
着 zhāo, zháo, zhe, zhuó, zhù