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    Using 一连串 (yīliánchuàn) to express 'a series of'

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    Structure

    一连串 + (的) + Noun

    Explanation

    The phrase 一连串 (yīliánchuàn) means 'a series of' or 'a string of,' describing multiple related things occurring in quick succession. It combines 一 (one), 连 (connected), and 串 (string). It is used before a noun to indicate a sequence of events, sounds, or items.

    Examples

    • 她问了一连串的问题，让我措手不及。

      Tā wèn le yìliánchuàn de wèntí, ràng wǒ cuòshǒubùjí.

      She asked a string of questions that caught me off guard.

    • 远处传来一连串的鞭炮声。

      Yuǎnchù chuánlái yìliánchuàn de biānpào shēng.

      A string of firecracker sounds came from the distance.

    • 他经历了一连串的失败，但没有放弃。

      Tā jīnglì le yìliánchuàn de shībài, dàn méiyǒu fàngqì.

      He experienced a series of failures but didn't give up.

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