续 Stroke Order — How to Write 续

Stroke Order

续 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 纟, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

续 Radical and Character Components

Components:纟卖

续 is a phono-semantic compound: 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while 卖 indicates the sound.

Radical: 纟 + 8 more strokes

续 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 续 in Chinese

xù续

To continue; to connect; to follow on; to extend.

会议将继续到下午。

The meeting will continue until the afternoon.

to continue; to add to what already exists; to refill

请把我的茶杯续上，谢谢。

Please refill my teacup, thank you.

Common Words and Phrases with 续

xù续biān编

sequel or continuation (of a book, series, etc.)

这部奇幻小说的续编受到了读者的热烈欢迎，销量甚至超过了第一部。

The sequel to this fantasy novel was warmly received by readers, with sales even surpassing the first part.

xù续háng航

Endurance or range, especially for vehicles, referring to the duration or distance it can operate continuously.

这款电动汽车的续航里程已达到500公里。

The cruising range of this electric car has reached 500 kilometers.

xù续jí集

sequel

这部电影的续集正在制作中，许多粉丝都非常期待。

The sequel to this movie is currently in production, and many fans are eagerly looking forward to it.

xù续jià假

To extend a leave of absence.

由于身体不适，小李向公司申请续假一周。

Due to feeling unwell, Xiao Li applied to the company for a one-week extension of her leave.

xù续jiè借

To renew a loan or a borrowed item, especially a library book.

我可以在图书馆网站上续借这本书吗？

Can I renew this book on the library's website?

xù续piān篇

A sequel or continuation of a story, book, movie, etc.

这部小说的续篇预计明年出版。

The sequel to this novel is expected to be published next year.

xù续qǔ娶

To remarry after the death of one's wife.

在妻子去世多年后，他才决定续娶，找到了新的生活伴侣。

Many years after his wife's passing, he finally decided to remarry and found a new life partner.

xù续xián弦

To remarry after the death of one's wife. The term literally means 'to mend the string,' reflecting an ancient metaphor of husband and wife as a pair of stringed instruments.