续
HSK 3

续 (xù): continue, carry on, succeed

xù

continue, carry on, succeed

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Pinyin

xù

HSK Level

Level 3

Characters

1

English Meaning

continue, carry on, succeed

How to Write 续 (xù)

续 is written in 11 strokes. Follow the stroke order below, drawing each highlighted stroke in turn.

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Origin of 续

A phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, and 卖 hints at the pronunciation.

What 续 is Made Of

续 is built from 2 components:

纟silk
卖to sell

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Words Using 续

Common Chinese words that contain 续:

延续

yánxù

手续

shǒuxù

持续

chíxù

继续

jìxù

连续

liánxù

陆续

lùxù

Characters Related to 续

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