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续 (xù) vs 延续 (yánxù) — use 续 when emphasizing the continuation of an action or event without interruption, while 延续 often implies a longer duration or the act of prolonging something.
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 續, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning. It is often used in phrases like 續集 (xùjí, meaning 'sequel') or 續寫 (xùxiě, meaning 'to continue writing'). Avoid confusing 續 with other similar-sounding words.
Although 續 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it relates to words at HSK Level 4 that deal with actions and processes, such as 完成 (wánchéng, meaning 'to complete') and 開始 (kāishǐ, meaning 'to start'). Focus on its use in verbs and expressions about continuation.
Learners often confuse 續 with 停 (tíng, meaning 'to stop'), mistakenly using it in contexts where stopping is indicated. For example, saying '我想要續這個' (Wǒ xiǎng yào xù zhège) when they mean to say 'I want to stop this' is incorrect; instead, they should say '我想要停這個' (Wǒ xiǎng yào tíng zhège).
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Etymology of 續
Phonosemantic compound. 纟 represents the meaning and 卖 represents the sound. Simplified form of 續.
thread
Origin
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Decomposition of 續
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How to say continuous, serial in Chinese
“continuous, serial” in Chinese is續
The character 續 (xù) means 'to continue' or 'to be serial.' It is commonly used to indicate the continuation of an action, event, or series of items. In contexts such as storytelling or series, it signifies that something is ongoing or has no interruption.
When to use 續
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 續, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning. It is often used in phrases like 續集 (xùjí, meaning 'sequel') or 續寫 (xùxiě, meaning 'to continue writing'). Avoid confusing 續 with other similar-sounding words.
續 or something close to it
续 (xù) vs 延续 (yánxù) — use 续 when emphasizing the continuation of an action or event without interruption, while 延续 often implies a longer duration or the act of prolonging something.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 續 with 停 (tíng, meaning 'to stop'), mistakenly using it in contexts where stopping is indicated. For example, saying '我想要續這個' (Wǒ xiǎng yào xù zhège) when they mean to say 'I want to stop this' is incorrect; instead, they should say '我想要停這個' (Wǒ xiǎng yào tíng zhège).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 續
You can say '這部電影有兩部續集' (Zhè bù diànyǐng yǒu liǎng bù xùjí), meaning 'This movie has two sequels.'
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