verb HSK 4
Traditional 續
to continue · to extend · to renew · to add more
Meaning
续 means to continue or extend something that already exists. It can refer to renewing a subscription, refilling a drink, extending a contract, or continuing a story. The character emphasizes the idea of maintaining continuity or adding to what came before.
Usage
续 is commonly used in formal and informal contexts when extending time periods, refilling items, or continuing narratives. It often appears in compounds like 继续 (to continue) or 续杯 (refill a cup). When used alone as a verb, it typically requires a clear object.
Examples
- 01我想续一杯咖啡。.I'd like a refill of coffee.
- 02你的签证快到期了，记得去续签。, .Your visa is about to expire, remember to renew it.
Common collocations
- 续杯to refill a cup
- 续约to renew a contract
- 续费to renew a subscription/payment
- 续集sequel
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 續 contains the silk radical 糸, suggesting the idea of threading or connecting things together, which relates to the meaning of continuation and connection.