一连 (yī lián) — in a row, in succession
Definition
Adverb meaning 'in a row, in succession', emphasizing unbroken duration (e.g. several weeks, ten kilometers). Similar to 连续 and 接连, but 一连 frames the action as one continuous stretch, often with a number or duration.
adverb
in a rowin succession
Examples
- 一连。Tā yī lián jǐ gè xīng qī méi yǒu xiū xi le.He hasn't had a rest for several weeks in a row.
- 一连。Wǒ men yī lián zǒu le shí gōng lǐ.We walked ten kilometers straight.
- 一连。Zhè ge yuè yī lián fā shēng le sān qǐ shì gù.Three accidents occurred in succession this month.
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