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    Expressing sequence with 接 (jiē) in 接下来

    Sequence & Order

    Structure

    接下来 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The verb 接 (jiē) in the compound 接下来 means "next" or "following" in a sequence. It is used to introduce what comes after in time or order. For example, 接下来的几天 means "the next few days."

    Examples

    • 接下来我要介绍一下今天的安排。

      Jiē xià lái wǒ yào jièshào yīxià jīntiān de ānpái.

      Next, I'd like to introduce today's schedule.

    • 接下来的两个月会非常忙，大家做好准备。

      Jiē xià lái de liǎng gè yuè huì fēicháng máng, dàjiā zuò hǎo zhǔnbèi.

      The next two months will be very busy; everyone please be prepared.

    • 好，接下来轮到你发言了。

      Hǎo, jiē xià lái lún dào nǐ fāyán le.

      Alright, it's your turn to speak next.

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