继续

jìxù
verbBeginner
general

To carry on with an action or process that has already started; to go on doing something.

他决定继续学习中文。

He decided to continue studying Chinese.

尽管遇到困难,我们仍然要继续前进。

Despite the difficulties, we must continue moving forward.

💡

This is a common verb used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate persistence in an action or task.

Collocations

继续努力keep working hard继续前进keep moving forward继续学习keep studying

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Related Phrases

继续下去phrase
to go on
继续进行phrase
to proceed

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'继续' is often used with other verbs to form collocations, such as '继续学习' (keep studying) or '继续前进' (keep moving forward).

Gold Rule

Persistence

The word emphasizes the idea of persistence and is often used to encourage someone to keep going despite challenges.

📖Word Origin

The word '继续' is composed of two characters: '继' (to inherit or follow) and '续' (to continue or extend). Together, they convey the idea of carrying on an action or process.

📝Usage Notes

This verb is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from everyday conversations to formal settings. It is often used with other verbs to form collocations.

Word Breakdown

to inherit or follow
root
+
to continue or extend
root
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