Chinese
lùxù
Meaning: one after another; in succession
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

陸續
陸
續
陆续
陆
续

Example sentences

The passengers boarded the plane one after another.
電影播放前,觀眾陸續就座,靜候開場。
电影播放前,观众陆续就座,静候开场。
Before the movie started, the audience sat down one after another, waiting quietly for the opening.
親友們陸續來到靈堂弔唁。
亲友们陆续来到灵堂吊唁。
Relatives and friends came to the mourning hall one after another to offer their condolences.
電影散場後,大家陸續離開了戲院。
电影散场后,大家陆续离开了戏院。
After the movie ended, everyone gradually left the theater.

Usage Notes

Used to describe actions occurring sequentially over a period of time, rather than all at once.

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