English–Chinese
“continuous” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlián mián
Example
最近一直连绵下雨，心情不好。zuì jìn yì zhí lián mián xià yǔ xīn qíng bù hǎo
It has been raining continuously lately, so I am in a bad mood.
How to say “continuous” in Chinese
“Continuous” in Chinese is 连绵 (lián mián).
Separate moments or shapes flow into one long, connected stretch that seems to have no clear edge.
Example sentences with 连绵
战事连绵多年，民不聊生。zhàn shì lián mián duō nián mín bù liáo shēng
The fighting continued for years, and the people could not make a living.
Tips for using 连绵
- It fits prolonged conditions such as rainy weather, mountain ranges, or a lingering mood, but it is less natural for one short action or a series of clearly separate events.