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赓gēngto continue a songnr, 12 strokes, radical 广, rank #82658, Very Hard
赓gēngto continue (as a song)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 广, rank #82658, Very Hard
gēng(geng1)geng T1
  1. 1to continue a song
  2. 2to continue (as a song)
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March 24, 2026

赓(賡)gēng(geng1)

The character 赓 (gēng) refers to the act of continuing or extending something, particularly in the context of songs or poetry. It suggests a seamless flow from one part to another, often used in artistic expressions where continuity is essential.

Strokes12Radical广Frequency#82658DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese poetry, continuity and flow are vital, and 赓 captures this essence beautifully. This character is often found in classical texts where poets would praise the unending nature of their art.

Memory Tip

Imagine a musical note (the radical '音') that keeps playing, symbolizing the continuation of a song. The character 赓 looks like a flowing river (the component '亘') that never stops, just like a melody that continues without interruption.

Meanings of 赓

gēng(geng1)
1to continue a song
2to continue (as a song)
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About 赓

赓Simplified
賡Traditional
12Strokes
广Radical
人名míngcíproper noun (pr.n.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 赓

Quick Contrast

续 (xù) - use 赓 (gēng) when emphasizing a seamless continuation in artistic contexts, while 续 (xù) is broader and can refer to continuation in general.

Usage Notes

赓 is often used in formal contexts related to music and poetry, such as in classical literature. Be cautious not to confuse it with 继 (jì), which also means to continue but is more general and widely applicable.

HSK Study Tips

Although 赓 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects to the artistic vocabulary that students may encounter in advanced literature. Students should focus on its usage in poetry and music to better understand its nuance.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赓 with 继 (jì), using '继' in contexts specifically about songs or poetry. For example, saying '我们要继这首歌的旋律' (Wǒmen yào jì zhè shǒu gē de xuànlǜ) is incorrect; it should be '赓续' instead.

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Etymology of 赓

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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shell

Semantic (meaning)贝
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Phonetic (sound)庚
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Origin

赓 = 贝 + 庚. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 赓

IDS Structure⿸庚贝
赓Full Character
=
庚geng1
enclosing
贝Bei4
inner
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How to say to continue a song in Chinese

“to continue a song” in Chinese is赓gēng

The character 赓 (gēng) refers to the act of continuing or extending something, particularly in the context of songs or poetry. It suggests a seamless flow from one part to another, often used in artistic expressions where continuity is essential.

When to use 赓

赓 is often used in formal contexts related to music and poetry, such as in classical literature. Be cautious not to confuse it with 继 (jì), which also means to continue but is more general and widely applicable.

赓 or something close to it

续 (xù) - use 赓 (gēng) when emphasizing a seamless continuation in artistic contexts, while 续 (xù) is broader and can refer to continuation in general.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 赓 with 继 (jì), using '继' in contexts specifically about songs or poetry. For example, saying '我们要继这首歌的旋律' (Wǒmen yào jì zhè shǒu gē de xuànlǜ) is incorrect; it should be '赓续' instead.

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Word Family of 赓

Words Containing This Character1
赓gēngto continue (as a song)賡

Frequently Asked Questions about 赓

You can say '我们要赓续这首歌的旋律' (Wǒmen yào gēngxù zhè shǒu gē de xuànlǜ), meaning 'We need to continue the melody of this song.'

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