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Definition
To continue or follow up on a previous action or topic; also to undertake or take on a task or project.
- to continue, follow up on, or pick up from a previous action or topic
- to undertake or take on a task, project, or contract
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts, such as business proposals, project management, or academic writing. It implies a logical or structural continuation rather than just keeping on with an activity. When speaking casually, people usually prefer using 接住 or 繼續 instead.
Examples
This plan needs to continue from last year's progress.
How do you follow up on the topics he mentioned?
Related words
Common phrases
to undertake a construction project
to follow up on the preceding text
Common mistake
Do not use this word in casual conversation to mean simply continuing an action, as it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. It is best reserved for formal tasks, contracts, or structured discourse.
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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.
