连绵

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The adjective 连绵 (liánmián) describes something that is continuous, unbroken, or extending without interruption. It is often used to describe natural features like mountain ranges or weather phenomena such as rain.

Common Contexts

  • Geography: 连绵山脉 (continuous mountain ranges) emphasizes the unbroken stretch of mountains.
  • Weather: 连绵不断 (continuous rain) highlights persistent weather conditions.
  • Effort or Events: 连绵不断 can describe ongoing efforts or events without pause.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 连绵不断 (liánmián bùduàn): continuous and unceasing, often used with rain, efforts, or events.
  • 连绵起伏 (liánmián qǐfú): continuous undulating, used for describing terrain.

Nuances

Using 连绵 implies a sense of persistence and continuity that is often visual or temporal. It carries a neutral to slightly poetic tone, suitable for descriptive language in both spoken and written Chinese.

Common Confusion

Don't confuse 连绵 with 连接 (liánjiē), which means to connect or link. 连绵 emphasizes continuous extension, not just connection.

Example Sentences

The continuous mountain range stretches into the distance, creating a

The continuous rain these days makes people feel a bit depressed.

Their efforts were continuous and unceasing, and they finally succeeded.