接连 jiēlián on end
on end; in a row; in succession
How to remember 接连: 接 receive + 连 link up = on end.
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How it is used
- In succession, one after another, without break - 接连发生 (jiēlián fāshēng) happen one after another, 接连三天 (jiēlián sān tiān) three days running.
- An adverb stressing events following closely in a row; often 接连不断 (jiēlián búduàn) uninterrupted succession.
- Contrast 连续 (liánxù, continuous); 接连 highlights repeated separate events piling up.