接连 (jiē lián) — (adverb) continuously; one after another; in succession
Definition
Adverb meaning 'repeatedly, one after another' — events keep happening in a quick sequence. Pairs with 完成 / 发生 / 不断强调 the continuing pace, more action-focused than 连续 (which stresses unbroken duration).
adverb
continuouslyone after anotherin succession
Examples
- 接连。Zuì jìn jiē lián xià le hǎo jǐ tiān yǔ.It has been raining for several days in a row recently.
- 接连。Tā jiē lián gōng zuò le sān tiān sān yè.He worked for three days and nights on end.
- 接连。Tā men jiē lián yíng dé le wǔ chǎng bǐ sài.They won five games in a row.
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