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    Expressing 'then' with 接着 (jiēzhe)

    Sequence & Order
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    接着 + Clause

    Explanation

    接着 (jiēzhe) is an adverb or conjunction meaning "then," "next," or "following that." It is used to indicate that one action happens immediately after another in a sequence. It is commonly used in narratives and storytelling to move the action forward.

    Examples

    • 我先去超市买菜，接着去银行取钱。

      wǒ xiān qù chāoshì mǎi cài, jiēzhe qù yínháng qǔ qián.

      I'll go to the supermarket to buy groceries first, and then go to the bank to withdraw money.

    • 他打开门，接着就看到满屋子的惊喜。

      tā dǎkāi mén, jiēzhe jiù kàndào mǎn wūzi de jīngxǐ.

      He opened the door, and then saw a roomful of surprises.

    • 吃完晚饭，我们接着聊。

      Chī wán wǎnfàn, wǒmen jiēzhe liáo.

      After finishing dinner, we continued chatting.

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