连续

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Character Breakdown

Usage of 连续

The word 连续 (liánxù) is commonly used to describe events or actions that happen one after another without interruption. It often emphasizes the unbroken nature of a sequence, such as days, events, or actions.

Common contexts

It is frequently used with time expressions (e.g., 连续 - three consecutive days) or with abstract concepts like failures or successes to highlight persistence or repetition.

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Nuances

Using 连续 implies no interruption between the items or events mentioned. It differs from 频繁 (frequent) which focuses on how often something happens but not necessarily consecutively.

Common confusion

Avoid confusing 连续 with 接连, which also means 'in succession' but is more colloquial and less formal. 连续 is more standard in written and formal contexts.

Example Sentences

He worked overtime for three consecutive days, very hard.

The consecutive failures made him feel frustrated.

This TV drama has a continuous plot development, very engaging.