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This idiom is typically used in informal conversations as well as in written contexts. Common mistakes include using it in contexts that don't involve rapid succession; for instance, saying '接二连三' for things that happen over a long period. Be careful with the tones: '接' (jie1) is first tone, '二' (er4) is fourth tone, '连' (lian2) is second tone, and '三' (san1) is first tone.
接二连三 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary but is useful for learners at HSK 4 and above. It connects well with other idioms that express frequency and sequence, like '一连串' (yī lián chuàn) meaning 'a series of.' Focus on practicing it in context to enhance your fluency.
Learners may mistakenly use 接二连三 to describe unrelated events, such as saying '接二连三' after a long break. The correct usage should reflect a series of actions that are closely connected in time.
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How to say one after another (idiom) in Chinese
“one after another (idiom)” in Chinese is接二连三
接二连三 is an idiom that means 'one after another' or 'in quick succession.' It is often used to describe events or actions that occur consecutively without interruption, highlighting the rapidity or frequency of these occurrences in contexts such as news reports or storytelling.
When to use 接二连三
This idiom is typically used in informal conversations as well as in written contexts. Common mistakes include using it in contexts that don't involve rapid succession; for instance, saying '接二连三' for things that happen over a long period. Be careful with the tones: '接' (jie1) is first tone, '二' (er4) is fourth tone, '连' (lian2) is second tone, and '三' (san1) is first tone.
What learners get wrong
Learners may mistakenly use 接二连三 to describe unrelated events, such as saying '接二连三' after a long break. The correct usage should reflect a series of actions that are closely connected in time.
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No, 接二连三 can describe both positive and negative events, as long as they occur in quick succession.
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