A2 adverb Neutral 1 min read

接着

jiezhe /jiē zhe/

Jiezhe connects actions or events in a direct, sequential manner.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Indicates sequence of actions or events.
  • Emphasizes continuity and immediate succession.
  • Commonly used in storytelling and daily descriptions.

Overview

“接着”是汉语中一个非常常用的副词,用于连接一系列的动作或事件,表明它们是按照时间顺序发生的。它通常用在第一个动作或事件之后,引出紧随其后的下一个动作或事件,强调了事件之间的连续性和紧密度。在口语和书面语中,“接着”都扮演着重要的角色,帮助我们清晰地描述事情的进展过程。

“接着”最典型的用法是放在动词或动词短语前,表示紧接着的动作。例如,“他讲完故事,接着又唱了一首歌。” 这里的“接着”连接了“讲故事”和“唱歌”这两个动作。它也可以用于连接句子,表示一个句子描述的事件紧随另一个句子描述的事件之后。例如,“雨停了,我们接着往前走。” 此外,“接着”还可以表示“继续”的意思,尤其是在某个动作被打断后又重新开始的情况下,但这种用法相对较少,且常与“继续”混淆。

在日常生活中,“接着”常用于讲述经历、描述事件顺序、安排计划等场景。例如,在描述一天的行程时:“我先去超市买菜,接着回家做饭。” 在讲故事时,它可以用来推动情节发展:“侦探发现了线索,接着追查到了嫌疑人。” 在工作中,也可能用于描述工作流程:“完成第一步,接着进行第二步。”

与“然后”、“然后”和“随后”相比,“接着”更强调动作或事件的紧密连接和连续性。 “然后”和“随后”的含义更广泛,可以表示时间上的先后,但不一定要求动作之间有直接的联系或紧迫感。“接着”则带有“紧随其后”、“不间断”的意味。例如,“我吃完饭,然后去散步”和“我吃完饭,接着去散步”都可以,但后者更能体现出吃完饭后立刻去散步的连续感。 “以后”则表示更远的将来,与“接着”表示的紧邻的先后顺序不同。

Examples

1

我先去超市买菜,接着回家做饭。

everyday

I'll go to the supermarket to buy groceries first, then go home to cook.

2

侦探发现了线索,接着追查到了嫌疑人。

narrative

The detective found a clue, and then traced it to the suspect.

3

他讲完一件事,接着又开始了另一件事。

informal

He finished talking about one thing, and then started on another.

4

完成第一步的实验,接着进行数据分析。

academic

After completing the first step of the experiment, proceed to data analysis.

Common Collocations

接着说 continue speaking
接着做 continue doing
接着来 next up; coming next
接着发生 happen next

Common Phrases

接着来

next up; coming next

接着发生

happen next

接着就

and then immediately

Often Confused With

接着 vs 然后

'接着' emphasizes a more immediate and direct succession of actions or events compared to '然后', which simply indicates sequence without necessarily implying closeness.

接着 vs 随后

'随后' also indicates sequence but often implies a slightly longer time interval than '接着', and can sometimes feel more formal.

Grammar Patterns

动作一,接着 动作二。 (主语)+ 接着 + 动词短语。

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Primarily used to connect two related actions or events in chronological order. It implies that the second action follows the first one closely. Avoid using it to connect events that are far apart in time or unrelated.


Common Mistakes

Confusing '接着' with '然后' or '随后' by not recognizing the emphasis on immediate succession. Misplacing '接着' at the beginning of a sentence, which is generally unnatural.

Tips

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Link Actions Smoothly

Use '接着' to show one action follows another without a significant gap.

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Avoid Overuse

While useful, relying too heavily on '接着' can make sentences monotonous. Vary your transition words.

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Storytelling Flow

In Chinese culture, clearly outlining the sequence of events is important for narratives. '接着' helps achieve this flow naturally.

Word Origin

The character '接' (jiē) means to receive, connect, or follow. The character '着' (zhe) is a particle often indicating an ongoing state or continuity. Together, '接着' emphasizes the continuation or following of one thing after another.

Cultural Context

In Chinese storytelling and explanations, clearly delineating the sequence of events is crucial for clarity. '接着' serves as a vital tool to ensure the listener or reader can easily follow the progression of actions.

Memory Tip

Think of '接着' like 'zipping' two actions together, showing they are closely linked and follow immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“接着”更强调动作或事件之间的紧密连接和连续性,表示紧随其后。而“然后”的含义更宽泛,只表示时间上的先后,不一定要求动作紧密相连。

一般不建议将“接着”用在句首。它主要用在第一个动作或事件之后,引出紧随其后的下一个动作或事件,连接两个相关的部分。

在某些语境下,“接着”可以表示“继续”的意思,尤其是在动作被打断后重新开始时。但更常见的表示“继续”的词是“继续”。例如,“他接着说”和“他继续说”意思相近。

通常不建议。 “接着”最适合连接在逻辑上或时间上紧密相关的动作或事件,以体现其连续性。

Test Yourself

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他打完电话,______去了厨房。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 接着

这里需要表示动作的紧密连续,从打电话到去厨房,‘接着’最能体现这种紧随其后的意味。

multiple choice

下列哪个句子正确使用了“接着”?

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我先完成工作,接着去看电影。

选项二中,“接着”连接了“完成工作”和“看电影”两个连续发生的动作。选项一表示将来,不适合;选项三和四的搭配不当。

sentence building

请用“我/洗手/吃饭”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我洗手,接着吃饭。

这个句子清晰地表达了先洗手,然后吃饭的连续动作顺序。

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