连夜

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The adverb 连夜 (liányè) means "overnight" or "through the night." It emphasizes that an action is done continuously during the night, often implying urgency or necessity.

Common Contexts

连夜 is frequently used in work or emergency situations where tasks must be completed without delay, such as finishing projects, traveling urgently, or responding to emergencies.

Collocations and Patterns

These collocations highlight the urgency and continuous effort implied by 连夜.

Usage Notes

连夜 is typically placed before the verb phrase it modifies. It conveys a serious tone and is common in formal or semi-formal contexts. Avoid confusing 连夜 with just "晚上" (evening/night), as 连夜 stresses the continuous, often urgent nature of the action overnight.

Example Sentences

We worked through the night and finally completed the project.

He rushed to the hospital overnight to accompany his sick mother.

To meet the deadline, the team decided to work overtime through the night.