zuk6

Jyutpingzuk6
Yalejuhk
語素Common

Definition

To continue, extend, or reconnect.

  1. to continue doing something without interruption
  2. to resume an activity after a temporary pause
  3. to reconnect or re-attach after being broken or severed
  4. to extend a lease, contract, or subscription
colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the act of extending something that has an expiration or a break, such as a subscription or a service. It is distinct from 繼續, which is a verb-object construction meaning to carry on with an action. When used as a verb for ordering more of the same item, it implies a refill or an additional round.

Examples

Are you going to renew the contract?
He ordered another cup of coffee and sat for a while longer.

Common phrases

to renew a contract
to get a refill

Common mistake

Do not confuse 續 with 繼續. While 續 can function as a verb meaning to renew or extend, 繼續 is a compound verb used to describe the continuation of an ongoing activity.

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