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继续

jì xù
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Very common

Definitions

  1. 1. to continue
  2. 2. to proceed with
  3. 3. to go on with

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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中断
zhōng duàn

to cut short

中断 means to interrupt or discontinue, opposite of continuing.

Related words

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接着
jiē zhe

to continue

接着 means to follow or carry on, often used in sequence or physically, closely related to continuing.
持续
chí xù

to continue

持续 means to last or sustain, often for states, while 继续 is for actions.

Synonyms

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进行
jìn xíng

to advance

Both mean to proceed or carry on, but 继续 implies continuation of an action already started, while 进行 can mean to conduct or carry out something, often more formal.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

继续 is often misused with verbs of state. It is typically followed by an action verb, not a stative verb. For example, say 继续学习 (continue studying), not 继续知道 (continue knowing).

Formality

继续 is neutral in formality, suitable for both spoken and written Chinese. In formal contexts, 继续 can be replaced by 持续 for sustained states or 进行 for carrying out procedures.

Grammar

Guides that feature 继续

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min
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Example Sentences

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请 继续 你的工作。
Please continue your work.
他忍耐着疼痛， 继续 工作。
He endured the pain and continued working.
无论成功与否，我们都会 继续 努力。
Whether we succeed or not, we will keep working hard.
他说话时停顿了一下，然后 继续 讲。
He paused for a moment while speaking, then continued.
请 继续 。
Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 5102256)

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Child Words of 继续

继
jì

to continue

续
xù

to continue