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

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Example sentences

這場雨連續下了三天。
这场雨连续下了三天。
It has rained continuously for three days.
這臺機器已經連續運轉了二十四小時。
This machine has been running continuously for twenty-four hours.
由於管理不力,這家公司連續收到投訴。
Because of poor management, this company has received complaints several times in a row.
連續幾天的大雨過後,河川水位終於開始回落了。
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。
After repeatedly working overtime until late at night, he finally ran out of strength and collapsed onto the sofa.

Usage Notes

Indicates an unbroken sequence of time or events.

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