陆续

lù xù

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Rare

Definitions

1. in turn
2. successively
3. one after the other
4. bit by bit

Word relationships

Related words

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• 先后 xiān hòu 先后 xiān hòu early or late 前后顺序上的一个接一个: early or late
• 不断 bù duàn 不断 bù duàn unceasing 连续地、不中断: unceasing

Synonyms

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• 接连 jiē lián 接连 jiē lián on end Both can mean successively, one after another.: on end

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 来, 到, 出发, 完成, etc., to describe successive arrivals, departures, or completions.

Common mistakes

陆续 cannot be used before a single action; it must describe multiple occurrences or a gradual process.

Example Sentences

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同学们 陆续 走进了教室。

The students walked into the classroom one after another.

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Words Containing 陆续

• 陆陆续续 陆陆续续 lù lù xù xù: in succession

Child Words of 陆续

• 续 续 xù: to continue
• 陆 陆 liù: six (banker's anti-fraud numeral)
• 陆 陆 lù: (bound form) land (as opposed to the sea)