Meaning of 接连
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- on end
- in a row
- in succession
How to use 接连
接连 is an adverb placed before a verb to show that something happens several times in a row, often with a number and measure word after the verb. Example: 他接连打了三个电话。(Tā jiēlián dǎle sān gè diànhuà.) He made three phone calls in a row.
接 (jiē) means to connect or join, and 连 (lián) means to link together. Picture events joined end to end like links in a chain, one right after another.
Common mistake: Learners often mix up 接连 with 接着 (jiēzhe). 接着 means "next" or "then continue," while 接连 stresses repeated events happening back to back. Also remember both syllables are first and second tone, jiē lián, so do not drop the rising tone on 连.
Stroke order for each character
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接 jiē · to receive · 11 strokes
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连 lián · to link · 7 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 接连.
| 接受 | jiēshòu | to accept (a suggestion, punishment, bribe etc); to acquiesce |
| 直接 | zhíjiē | directly; direct |
| 接下来 | jiē xiàlái | to accept; to take |
| 接着 | jiēzhe | to catch and hold on; to continue |
| 接到 | jiēdào | to receive (letter etc) |
| 接近 | jiējìn | to approach; to get close to |
| 连续 | liánxù | continuous; in a row |
| 迎接 | yíngjiē | to welcome; to greet |
| 接待 | jiēdài | to receive; to entertain; to host (guests, visitors or clients) |
| 连续剧 | liánxùjù | TV series |
| 连忙 | liánmáng | promptly; at once |
| 接触 | jiēchù | to touch; to contact |
Questions about 接连
What does 接连 mean?
接连 (jiēlián) means "on end; in a row" and is used as a adverb.
How do you write 接连?
接连 is made of 2 characters: 接 (11 strokes), 连 (7 strokes). That is 18 strokes in total.
Is 接连 an HSK word?
Yes. 接连 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 接连 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 接连 is written 接連.
What is the difference between 接连 and 连续 (liánxù)?
Both mean "in succession," and they often overlap. 连续 can also work as an adjective or verb, as in 连续工作 (work continuously), while 接连 is mainly an adverb and often describes events coming quickly one after another.
Can 接连 be used with things that happen over days or years?
Yes. You can say 接连下了几天雨 (jiēlián xiàle jǐ tiān yǔ), it rained for several days in a row. It fits any repeated event as long as there is no long break between them.