repeatedly; in quick succession; incessantly
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Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadverb
repeatedly; in quick succession; one after another
Used to emphasize that an action or utterance (often speaking or calling out) is repeated several times in immediate succession without pause. Typically modifies verbs related to speech or vocal expression.
Tā他
tīng听
dào到
hǎo好
xiāo消
xi息
hòu后
，
lián连
shēng声
dào道
xiè谢
。
After hearing the good news, he thanked me repeatedly.
Kàn看
dào到
wēi危
xiǎn险
de的
chǎng场
jǐng景
，
lù路
rén人
lián连
shēng声
hū呼
jiù救
。
Seeing the dangerous scene, the passerby cried for help incessantly.
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Lǎo老
rén人
lián连
shēng声
chēng称
zàn赞
zhè这
dào道
cài菜
zuò做
de得
hǎo好
chī吃
。
The old man praised the dish again and again, saying it was delicious.
Hái孩
zi子
xiàng向
mā妈
ma妈
lián连
shēng声
bǎo保
zhèng证
xià下
cì次
huì会
xiǎo小
xīn心
。
The child promised his mother over and over that he would be careful next time.
Jiào教
liàn练
zài在
sài赛
chǎng场
biān边
lián连
shēng声
dà大
hǎn喊
，
zhǐ指
huī挥
duì队
yuán员
。
The coach shouted instructions to his players in rapid succession from the sidelines.