接着 (jiē zhe) — (verb) to catch and hold on to something (e.g., a thrown object); (adverb) then, after that, next (continuing an action or starting a new one in sequence)
Definition
接着 is a verb/adverb meaning 'to continue' or 'then, next' — highlights immediate sequence. 然后 is a conjunction linking two separate actions; 继续 emphasizes keeping the same action going.
verb
to catch and hold on to something (e.g., a thrown object)
adverb
thenafter thatnext (continuing an action or starting a new one in sequence)
Examples
- ，接着。Tā rēng guò lái yí gè píng guǒ, wǒ jiē zhe le.He threw an apple over, and I caught it.
- ，接着。Nǐ xiān chī fàn, jiē zhe qù kàn diàn yǐng.Eat first, then go see a movie.
- ，接着。Tā shuō wán le, jiē zhe gāi wǒ shuō le.He finished speaking, and then it was my turn to talk.
Grammar
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