Chinese
liányè
Meaning: through the night; in the same night
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

連夜
連
夜
连夜
连
夜

Example sentences

He worked through the night and finally completed the task before dawn.
我們必須連夜趕路才能按時到達。
我们必须连夜赶路才能按时到达。
We must hurry on our way through the night to arrive on time.

Usage Notes

Used to describe an action that is done immediately during the night or continuously throughout the night.

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