连
续

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The word "连续" is formed by combining the character 连, which means "to connect" or "link", with 续, which means "to continue" or "extend"; together they create a compound meaning where the sense of connection and continuation yields the concept of "continuous" or "successive".

Example Sentences Hide

他连续跑了五分钟。

Tā liánxù pǎo le wǔ fēnzhōng.

He ran continuously for five minutes.

连续三天天气都很好。

Liánxù sān tiān tiānqì dōu hěn hǎo.

The weather has been good for three consecutive days.

我喜欢看连续剧。

Wǒ xǐhuān kàn liánxùjù.

I like to watch TV series.

他连续工作十小时后感到非常疲劳。

Tā liánxù gōngzuò shí xiǎoshí hòu gǎndào fēicháng píláo.

He felt very tired after working continuously for ten hours.

由于连续降雨，河流的水位不断上升。

Yóuyú liánxù jiàngyǔ, héliú de shuǐwèi bùduàn shàngshēng.

Due to continuous rainfall, the water level of the river is constantly rising.

Word Definition - 连续

lián xù continuous; in a row; serial; consecutive

Individual Character Details

连 lián, lián
续 xù