续 meaning and stroke order
To continue; to replenish
How to write 续, stroke by stroke
11 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 续
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- to continue
- to replenish
How 续 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Thread.
纟 gives the meaning and 卖 hints at the sound.
Radical: 纟 (silk), shared by 143 characters on this site.
How to remember 续
续 has the silk radical 纟 (thread) on the left and 卖 (mài) on the right as the sound part. Picture a seller who keeps tying on more thread so the line never breaks, which is the idea of continuing.
续 rarely stands alone in everyday speech. It mostly appears in words like 继续 (jìxù) and 连续 (liánxù). Example: 我们明天继续学习。 (Wǒmen míngtiān jìxù xuéxí.) We will continue studying tomorrow.
Common mistake: Learners often confuse 续 (xù) with 读 (dú, to read), because both use 卖 on the right. Remember that 续 has the thread radical 纟 and 读 has the speech radical 讠.
Common words with 续
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
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| 继续 | jìxù | to continue; to proceed with; to go on with | HSK 3 |
| 持续 | chíxù | to continue; to last; to persist | HSK 3 |
| 连续 | liánxù | continuous; in a row | HSK 3 |
| 手续 | shǒuxù | procedure; formalities | HSK 3 |
| 连续剧 | liánxùjù | TV series | HSK 3 |
| 延续 | yánxù | to continue; to go on | HSK 4 |
| 陆续 | lùxù | in turn; successively | HSK 4 |
| 手续费 | shǒuxùfèi | service charge; processing fee | HSK 6 |
| 后续 | hòuxù | follow-up; (dialect) to remarry | HSK 7-9 |
| 断断续续 | duànduànxùxù | intermittent; off and on | HSK 7-9 |
| 待续 | dàixù | to be continued | |
| 续集 | xùjí | sequel; next episode (of TV series etc) |
续 in example sentences
Real sentences from the Tatoeba project, with pinyin and English.
Questions about 续
How many strokes are in 续?
续 is written with 11 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 续 mean?
续 (xù) means to continue; to replenish. A common word with it is 继续 (jìxù), meaning "to continue; to proceed with; to go on with".
How do you pronounce 续?
续 is pronounced xù, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 续?
The radical of 续 is 纟, which carries the idea of "silk". Dictionaries list 续 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 续?
The traditional form of 续 is 續. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 续 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
Is 续 on the HSK exam?
Yes. 续 is part of the HSK 3 character list in the HSK 3.0 standard, and you are expected to write it by hand from HSK 3.
What is the difference between 继续 and 连续?
继续 (jìxù) means to go on doing something, often after a pause. 连续 (liánxù) means happening in a row without a break, as in 连续三天 (liánxù sān tiān), three days in a row.
Can 续 be used by itself as a verb?
Yes, in some set uses meaning to add more or extend. For example 续杯 (xù bēi) means to get a refill, and 续费 (xù fèi) means to renew a payment or subscription.