相继

xiāng jì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Rare

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Definitions

1. in succession
2. following closely

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 连续 lián xù 连续 lián xù continuous Continuous, without interruption; 相继 emphasizes succession rather than unbroken continuity.: continuous

Synonyms

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• 先后 xiān hòu 先后 xiān hòu early or late Both indicate one after another, but 先后 emphasizes sequence more than closeness.: early or late

Usage notes

Collocations

Usually placed before a verb to indicate that actions occur one after another, e.g., 相继发生 (occur successively).

Common mistakes

Learners may use 相继 as a verb, but it is an adverb and cannot stand alone as a predicate.

Example Sentences

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学生们 相继 走进了教室。

The students walked into the classroom one after another.

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Child Words of 相继

• 继 继 jì: to continue
• 相 相 xiāng: each other
• 相 相 xiàng: appearance