接着
Definitions
- 1. to continue
- 2. to go on to do sth
- 3. to follow
- 4. to carry on
- 5. then
- 6. after that
- 7. subsequently
- 8. to proceed
- 9. to ensue
- 10. in turn
- 11. in one's turn
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Word relationships
Antonyms
1 itemRelated words
1 itemSynonyms
2 itemsto continue
Both can mean 'to continue', but 接着 is more colloquial and often implies an immediate sequence of actions, while 继续 is more formal and general.
then; after that; afterwards
Both can mean 'then', linking actions in sequence. 接着 emphasizes a close, immediate continuation, while 然后 is a neutral sequential connector.
Usage notes
Collocations
Often followed by 就 (接着就) to emphasize the swiftness of the next action.
Common mistakes
Don't use 接着 with a time gap; it implies an immediate succession. For events after a pause, use 然后 or 之后.
Example Sentences
1 shown他放下书包， 接着 就去打球了。
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