jat1 lin4 cyun3一連串一连串
Jyutpingjat1 lin4 cyun3
Yaleyāt lìhn chyun
Definition
A series of; a succession of events happening closely together in a short period of time.
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How it's used
Focus on the sense of rapid succession or density when using this term. It implies that events are not just happening one after another, but are clustered together in a way that creates a significant impact or a feeling of being overwhelmed. It is frequently used to describe negative or intense situations, such as complaints, failures, or loud noises.
Examples
Her barrage of questions left me speechless.
A series of accidents happened recently, and everyone is very worried.
Related words
Common phrases
a series of questions
a series of setbacks
Common mistake
Avoid using this for events that are spaced out over a long period, as it specifically highlights a dense, continuous flow. For events that are merely sequential but not necessarily rapid or dense, use 連續 instead.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
