续

續

xù

verb HSK 7 #10,091

Meanings

1 to continue
2 to extend; to renew
3 to replenish; to add

Examples

请继续说。

Qǐng jìxù shuō.

Please continue speaking.

我要续签合同。

Wǒ yào xùqiān hétong.

I need to renew my contract.

给我续杯咖啡。

Gěi wǒ xù bēi kāfēi.

Give me a coffee refill.

Tips

usage

续 is mainly used in compounds: 继续 (to continue), 续签 (to renew a contract), 连续 (consecutive). Rarely used alone in modern Chinese.

Stroke Order

续 xù