continue to hold (a title); retain (a championship)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to continue to hold (a position or title); to retain; to win consecutively
formalOriginally a metaphor from the continuous molting of a cicada (蝉). Used almost exclusively for honors, titles, championships, or official positions. Implies successful retention over multiple terms or competitions.
Tā他
chán蝉
lián联
le了
sān三
jiè届
shì世
jiè界
guàn冠
jūn军
。
He won the world championship for three consecutive terms.
Zhè这
wèi位
zǒng总
tǒng统
yǒu有
wàng望
chán蝉
lián联
xià下
jiè届
xuǎn选
jǔ举
。
This president is expected to be re-elected in the next election.
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Gāi该
pǐn品
pái牌
zài在
xiāo销
liàng量
pái排
háng行
bǎng榜
shàng上
yǐ已
chán蝉
lián联
bǎng榜
shǒu首
wǔ五
nián年
。
This brand has topped the sales ranking chart for five consecutive years.
Tā她
chán蝉
lián联
le了
zuì最
jiā佳
nǚ女
yǎn演
yuán员
jiǎng奖
。
She retained the Best Actress award.