🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

连续的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: liánxù de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Continuous/kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"河流中水的连续流动产生了舒缓的声音。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Forming an unbroken whole; without interruption.

    "The continuous flow of water in the river creates a soothing sound."
  2. 2

    Occurring without interruption or breaks.

    "She experienced continuous pain after the injury."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'continuous' originates from the Latin 'continuus', meaning 'uninterrupted'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the sense of being unbroken or ongoing, reflecting a consistent state or action.

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