續 (xù) - To continue & to extend

續Tone 4

xù ｜ 21 strokes ｜ radical:

信嫣

續 · xù

To continue;

to extend;

to carry on;

to follow after;

to add;

to join;

to renew.

To continueto extendto carry on

Usage highlights

To continueSequelTo renew a contractContinuousTo inherit and carry forwardTo add fuel

Synonyms

  • 继— to succeed; to follow
  • 连— to link; to connect
  • 延— to prolong; to extend

Antonyms

  • 断— to break; to sever
  • 止— to stop; to cease
  • 终— to end; to terminate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please continue speaking (继续说话).
  • The sequel to the book is coming out (续集).
  • He renewed his contract for another year (续约).
  • We need to add more tea leaves (续茶叶).

Collocations

  • To continue(继续)
  • Sequel(续集)
  • To renew a contract(续约)
  • Continuous(连续)
  • To inherit and carry forward(继承续)
  • To add fuel(续燃料)

Idioms

  • To continue the family line(续香火)
  • To pick up where one left off(断断续续)
  • To carry on the legacy(续前缘)
  • To continue writing a story(续写篇章)
  • An unbroken lineage(绵延续续)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of continuity, particularly in family lineage and cultural traditions.
  • In literature and drama, '续' is crucial for sequels, reflecting a love for ongoing narratives and historical continuity.
  • The concept of '续香火' (continuing the family line) is a deeply rooted social expectation in traditional Chinese culture.

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