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The character for "continuation" or "to continue", represented in its traditional form as "續", originates from a semantic-phonetic compound structure where the silk radical (糸) on the left signifies threads or connection, evoking the idea of joining strands together, while the right-hand component "賣" historically served primarily as a phonetic indicator. This construction reflects an early meaning centered on the physical act of splicing or attaching, much like linking broken threads to extend their length. Over centuries, its application broadened from concrete joining to abstract notions of carrying on sequences, succeeding in order, or adding to something without a break, encompassing continuations in speech, time, and action. In the simplified form "续", the phonetic element is reduced to "卖", a streamlined version that retains the sound reference while altering the visual composition, yet the character's fundamental concept of uninterrupted succession remains intact across both forms.
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请继续往前走。
这个故事还有续集。
他连续工作了三天。
球队和球员续约了。
为了续写辉煌，他们不断学习。
在中断之后，会议将继续进行。
虽然遇到困难，但我们决心继续前进，绝不放弃。
鉴于合同即将到期，双方正在商谈续约事宜，以确保合作能够持续下去。