Definition
继续 (jì xù) is the most common, everyday verb for 'to continue' — it means to go on with an action or process without stopping. 持续 (chí xù) emphasizes lasting or persisting over a period of time (e.g., rain continuing for days), while 延续 (yán xù) suggests extending something in time or space (e.g., extending a deadline). 接着 (jiē zhe) as a verb means to continue after a pause or to do something next in sequence.
verb
to continueto go on with
Easily confused
- 急需jí xūsound-aliketo urgently need
- 积蓄jī xùsound-aliketo save (money, resources); to put aside; to accumulate gradually
Examples
- 继续。Wǒmen míngtiān jì xù xuéxí.We will continue studying tomorrow.
- ，继续。Yǔ tíng le, bǐsài jì xù.The rain stopped, the competition continues.
- 继续，。Tā jì xù wǎng qián zǒu, méiyǒu huítóu.He continued walking forward without looking back.
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