接连
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Meaning: continuously
How to Understand
接连
接连 means 'continuously' or 'one after another.' It describes a sequence of events happening without interruption, emphasizing the unbroken flow of actions or occurrences.
The character 接 (jiē) means 'to connect' or 'to meet,' while 连 (lián) means 'to link' or 'to continue.' Together, they form a compound that conveys the idea of things happening in succession, like a chain of events or repeated actions.
接连 is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese to describe situations such as bad luck, repeated failures, or ongoing processes. It often carries a tone of frustration or emphasis on the continuous nature of an event. For example, it can be used in phrases like "接连失败" (jiē lián bàifèi), meaning 'continuous failures.'
Example Sentences
他接连收到了三封邮件。
He received three emails one after another.
连着几天，天气接连晴朗。
For several days in a row, the weather remained sunny.