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一系列 (yī xìliè) — use 一连串 when emphasizing the continuity and connection between items, while 一系列 is more neutral and can refer to a collection without the same implication of linked occurrences.
Be careful not to use 一连串 with singular nouns; it should always refer to multiple items or actions. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal writing. A common collocation is 一连串的事件 (a series of events).
Although 一连串 is not an official HSK word, it is useful for HSK 3-4 learners to describe sequences in narratives or conversations. Focus on practicing its use in sentences to enhance fluency with related vocabulary like 事件 (events) and 行动 (actions).
Learners often mistakenly use 一连串 with a singular noun, such as saying '一连串的事' when they should use '一连串的事情' (a series of things). Additionally, some confuse it with 一系列 (yī xì liè), which is more formal and often used for categorization.
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How to say a succession of in Chinese
“a succession of” in Chinese is一连串
一连串 (yī lián chuàn) refers to a succession of items or events that are closely linked or occur in sequence. It is commonly used in contexts such as describing a series of actions, incidents, or even items that are related to each other, emphasizing their continuity and connection.
When to use 一连串
Be careful not to use 一连串 with singular nouns; it should always refer to multiple items or actions. It is more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also appear in formal writing. A common collocation is 一连串的事件 (a series of events).
一连串 or something close to it
一系列 (yī xìliè) — use 一连串 when emphasizing the continuity and connection between items, while 一系列 is more neutral and can refer to a collection without the same implication of linked occurrences.
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Learners often mistakenly use 一连串 with a singular noun, such as saying '一连串的事' when they should use '一连串的事情' (a series of things). Additionally, some confuse it with 一系列 (yī xì liè), which is more formal and often used for categorization.
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No, 一连串 specifically refers to multiple items or events; using it with a singular noun would be incorrect.
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