Learn a Chinese Character - 续 (xù) - Continue

1. Character Basics (基本信息)

Radical: 纟 (silk radical, indicating connection or continuation)

Stroke Count: 11

Character Decomposition: 纟 + 卖 (The silk radical '纟' combines with '卖' to imply the idea of continuous action or connection)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: xù (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

续 means to continue, to go on, or to resume. It can also imply adding or attaching something to make it continuous. (“续”的意思是继续、接着做，也可表示添加、接上以使其连贯。)

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 继续 (jì xù) - continue; go on
• 续约 (xù yuē) - renew a contract
• 续集 (xù jí) - sequel

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

续 is often used as a verb. It can be used in phrases like "继续做某事" (continue to do something). It can also be combined with nouns to form new words related to continuation. (“续”常作动词，可用于“继续做某事”这样的短语中，也能和名词组合形成与延续相关的新词。)

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, the concept of continuation is highly valued, such as the continuation of family lines, traditions, and stories. The character 续 reflects this cultural value. (在中国文化中，延续的概念非常受重视，比如家族血脉的延续、传统和故事的传承。“续”这个字体现了这种文化价值观。)

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

You can remember 续 by associating the silk radical '纟' with the idea of connection and the character '卖' as an action that keeps going, so together they represent the meaning of continuation. (你可以把“纟”这个丝旁联想成连接，“卖”看作持续的动作，这样合起来就代表了延续的意思，从而记住“续”字。)