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    Expressing "to continue" or "to extend" with 延续 (yánxù)

    Aspect & Tense
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Subject + 延续 + (了) + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 延续 (yánxù) means "to continue," "to extend," or "to carry on." It describes something lasting or being maintained over time, such as a tradition, a record, or a historical trend. For example, 延续了他们的历史 means "continued their history."

    Examples

    • 这个家族的传统延续了好几百年。

      zhège jiāzú de chuántǒng yánxù le hǎo jǐ bǎi nián.

      This family's traditions have continued for several hundred years.

    • 双方希望延续良好的合作关系。

      shuāngfāng xīwàng yánxù liánghǎo de hézuò guānxì.

      Both sides hope to continue the good cooperative relationship.

    • 他的连胜纪录延续到了第十场比赛。

      tā de liánshèng jìlù yánxù dào le dì shí chǎng bǐsài.

      His winning streak continued to the tenth match.

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