luk6 zuk6陸續陆续
Jyutpingluk6 zuk6
Yaleluhk juhk
Definition
One after another; continuously and gradually in a steady stream.
neutraldaily actionstime
How it's used
Focuses on the process of things happening in a sequence rather than all at once. It implies a steady, unhurried flow of events or arrivals. Use this when describing a situation where items or people appear in small groups or individually over a period of time.
Examples
The customers are arriving at the restaurant one after another.
Are you all receiving the notifications one by one?
Related words
Common phrases
arriving one after another
receiving one by one
Common mistake
Avoid using this for events that happen simultaneously or in a single, sudden burst. It specifically requires a sense of duration and interval between the occurrences.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
