连连

連連

liánlián

adverb #16,672

Meanings

1 repeatedly; again and again

Characters

continuous; in succession

Examples

他连连点头表示同意。

Tā liánlián diǎntóu biǎoshì tóngyì.

He nodded repeatedly to show agreement.

观众连连鼓掌。

Guānzhòng liánlián gǔzhǎng.

The audience applauded again and again.

Tips

usage

连连 is used before verbs to emphasize rapid repetition: 连连摇头 (shake head repeatedly), 连连叹气 (sigh again and again), 连连道歉 (apologize profusely).

Stroke Order

连 lián