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继 (jì) vs 续 (xù) — use 繼 when emphasizing the aspect of succession or inheritance, while 续 is more about continuation in a general sense.
Learners often confuse 繼 with its homophone 记 (jì), which means 'to remember.' It is important to note that 繼 is typically used in formal contexts, particularly when discussing inheritance or succession. Common collocations include 繼承 (jìchéng - to inherit) and 繼續 (jìxù - to continue).
While 繼 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to concepts of continuity and inheritance found in other HSK words. Students should focus on recognizing its use in compound words, as this can help in understanding its broader applications in Chinese.
Learners often mistakenly use 繼 in contexts unrelated to inheritance, such as using it for general continuation. For example, saying '我希望能繼这项工作' (Wǒ xīwàng néng jì zhè xiàng gōngzuò) is incorrect; it should be '我希望能继续这项工作' (Wǒ xīwàng néng jìxù zhè xiàng gōngzuò).
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Etymology of 繼
Simplified form of 繼. Depicts a continuous series of silk (糸) threads (絲).
thread
Origin
繼 = 糹 + 㡭. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 繼
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How to say to continue, to carry on; to succeed, to inherit in Chinese
“to continue, to carry on; to succeed, to inherit” in Chinese is繼
The character 繼 (jì) means 'to continue' or 'to carry on,' often used in contexts related to succession or inheritance. It can refer to continuing a tradition, a line of work, or inheriting responsibilities or properties from predecessors. This character is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, especially regarding familial or cultural continuity.
When to use 繼
Learners often confuse 繼 with its homophone 记 (jì), which means 'to remember.' It is important to note that 繼 is typically used in formal contexts, particularly when discussing inheritance or succession. Common collocations include 繼承 (jìchéng - to inherit) and 繼續 (jìxù - to continue).
繼 or something close to it
继 (jì) vs 续 (xù) — use 繼 when emphasizing the aspect of succession or inheritance, while 续 is more about continuation in a general sense.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 繼 in contexts unrelated to inheritance, such as using it for general continuation. For example, saying '我希望能繼这项工作' (Wǒ xīwàng néng jì zhè xiàng gōngzuò) is incorrect; it should be '我希望能继续这项工作' (Wǒ xīwàng néng jìxù zhè xiàng gōngzuò).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 繼
繼 refers more specifically to succession or inheritance, while 继续 means 'to continue' in a more general sense.
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