连续 liánxù continuous
continuous; in a row; serial; consecutive
How to remember 连续: 连 link up + 续 carry on = continuous.
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How it is used
- Continuous / consecutive, no gaps - 连续三天 (liánxù sān tiān) three days in a row; 连续剧 (liánxùjù) TV serial.
- Stresses back-to-back sequence. Contrast 继续 (jìxù, to continue an interrupted action) - 连续 is about an unbroken run, not resuming.