luk6 luk6 zuk6 zuk6陸陸續續陆陆续续
Jyutpingluk6 luk6 zuk6 zuk6
Yaleluhk luhk juhk juhk
Definition
One after another; continuously and gradually.
neutraldaily actionstime
How it's used
Describes a process where multiple entities or events occur in a sequence rather than all at once. It implies a steady, staggered flow that happens over a period of time. Often used to describe crowds dispersing or people arriving at an event.
Examples
People have been entering the venue one after another.
Have you seen them leaving one after another yet?
Related words
Common phrases
leaving one after another
arriving one after another
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single, continuous action performed by one person. It specifically requires a sense of multiple separate instances or people following one another.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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