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March 24, 2026
陆续(陸續)lùxù(lu4xu4)
陆续 (lù xù) means to occur successively or in turn, often used to describe events or actions happening one after another without interruption. This term is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese, especially when discussing processes, arrivals, or actions that take place over time.
Frequency#21350DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of time and the sequence of events is significant, especially during festivals or ceremonies where actions are performed successively, such as in traditional weddings.
Memory Tip
Think of 陆 (lù) as a 'land' where things are happening, and 续 (xù) sounds like 'continue'. Imagine a line of people (陆) arriving at a party one after another (续), creating a continuous flow of guests.
Meanings of 陆续
lùxù(lu4xu4)
1in turn
2successively
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About 陆续
陆续Simplified
陸續Traditional
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—Radical
副词fùcíadverb (adv.)Part of Speech
#21350Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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AI Study Notes for 陆续
Quick Contrast
接连 (jiēlián) - use 陆续 when emphasizing a continuous process over time, while 接连 suggests a more immediate or consecutive connection between events.
Memory Mnemonic
Think of 陆 (lù) as a 'land' where things are happening, and 续 (xù) sounds like 'continue'. Imagine a line of people (陆) arriving at a party one after another (续), creating a continuous flow of guests.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 陆续 with 连续 (lián xù), which emphasizes continuity without breaks. 陆续 tends to imply a sequence rather than a continuous action. It's typically used in neutral contexts, suitable for both spoken and written language.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 陆续 connects to other words related to sequence and time, such as 先 (xiān, first) and 后 (hòu, after). Focus on using it in sentences that describe events happening in order to grasp its nuances fully.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of time and the sequence of events is significant, especially during festivals or ceremonies where actions are performed successively, such as in traditional weddings.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 陆续 when they mean 连续. For example, saying '我们陆续工作' (We worked successively) instead of '我们连续工作' (We worked continuously) can lead to confusion.
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Grammar Patterns of 陆续
陆续 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 3
Complete the Sentence
很多好机会____向他招手。
A series of fortunate opportunities opened to him.
Example Sentences for 陆续 (2)
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很多好机会陆续向他招手。
hěn duō hǎo jī huì lù xù xiàng tā zhāo shǒu。
A series of fortunate opportunities opened to him.
Most members of the congregation begin arriving a few minutes before services.
Cultural Notes for 陆续
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the concept of time and the sequence of events is significant, especially during festivals or ceremonies where actions are performed successively, such as in traditional weddings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 陆续
You can say '他们陆续到达了会议室' (They arrived at the meeting room one after another).
Yes, 陆续 is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.
No, 陆续 specifically refers to actions occurring one after another, not simultaneously.
