续

xù

to continue

to replenish

silk thread (纟) + sound only (卖) = to continue, extend

The silk radical evokes thread being extended or joined — spinning more onto an existing spool. 卖 contributes the sound xù and does not carry meaning here.

纟+卖→续
卖To sellPhonetic
纟Silk threadSemantic

茶快喝完了,我去给你续点热水。

chá kuài hē wán le,wǒ qù gěi nǐ xù diǎn rè shuǐ。

The tea is almost gone; I'll go replenish some hot water for you.

这部电影很受欢迎,导演决定续拍第二部。

zhè bù diànyǐng hěn shòu huānyíng,dǎoyǎn juédìng xù pāi dì èr bù。

This film was very popular, so the director decided to continue filming a second part.

Words with 续

存续

cún xù

to continue to exist

续作

xù zuò

sequel

手续

shǒu xù

procedure

续签

xù qiān

to renew a contract

连续函数

lián xù hán shù

continuous function

续租

xù zū

to renew a lease

连续

lián xù

continuous

连续不断

lián xù bù duàn

continuous

连续介质力学

lián xù jiè zhì lì xué

mechanics of a continuous medium

连续剧

lián xù jù

serialized drama

连续性

lián xù xìng

continuity

连续犯

lián xù fàn

successive offenses

More characters with 纟

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