Chinese
liánxù
Meaning: continuously; in a row; consecutive
Part of Speech: Verb, Adverb

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Handwriting

連續
連
續
连续
连
续

Example sentences

It has rained continuously for three days.
這臺機器已經連續運轉了二十四小時。
这台机器已经连续运转了二十四小时。
This machine has been running continuously for twenty-four hours.
連續幾天的大雨過後,河川水位終於開始回落了。
连续几天的大雨过后,河川水位终于开始回落了。
After several days of heavy rain, the river water level finally began to fall back.
他連續加班到深夜,終於體力不支,倒在沙發上。
他连续加班到深夜,终于体力不支,倒在沙发上。
After repeatedly working overtime until late at night, he finally ran out of strength and collapsed onto the sofa.
連續加班後,他的神情顯得倦怠。
连续加班后,他的神情显得倦怠。
After working overtime for several days, his expression looked weary.
這艘潛艇能夠在水下連續潛航數週。
这艘潜艇能够在水下连续潜航数周。
This submarine can stay submerged for several weeks.
連續加班一個月後,他顯得疲憊不堪。
连续加班一个月后,他显得疲惫不堪。
After working overtime for a month straight, he looked utterly exhausted.

Usage Notes

Indicates an unbroken sequence of time or events.

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