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绵延 (adjective)

Continuous, stretching; extending over a long area or period of time.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'My Nanny' (Mián Yán) who always stretched out her stories, making them seem to go on forever. Or imagine a lon...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using <mark>绵延</mark> for short or discrete objects. → The word implies significant length or duration, so it's inappropriate for things like a single pen or a short sentence.

Confusing <mark>绵延</mark> with 持续 (chíxù) when describing time. → Use <mark>绵延</mark> when emphasizing the unbroken, prolonged nature of time, often with a visual sense of stretching. Use 持续 for simple continuation or duration.

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