接连

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Usage of 接连

The adverb 接连 is used to describe events or actions happening continuously or consecutively without interruption. It often emphasizes a sequence of occurrences over a short period.

Common contexts

接连 is frequently used with verbs related to actions or events such as 加班 (work overtime), (score points), or 下雨 (rain). It highlights the persistence or repetition of these actions.

Collocations

  • 接连: several days on end, emphasizing duration
  • 接连不断: continuously without stopping, stressing unbroken sequence
  • 接连发生: happen one after another, focusing on events

Nuances

Using 接连 implies a sense of continuity that may cause fatigue, surprise, or notable impact. It is more formal and descriptive than simply saying .

Common confusion

接连 vs : 接连 often stresses consecutive occurrences with a slight nuance of immediacy or impact, while is more neutral and can be used for longer or more formal sequences.

Example Sentences

He worked overtime for several days on end and got really exhausted.

During the game, he scored points consecutively, helping the team take the

It has been raining on end these days; the roads are slippery, so drive