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不断

不斷
bù duàn
HSK 5
unceasing, uninterrupted, continuous
adverb

Individual characters

不bù · (negative prefix), not, no
HSK 1
›断duàn · to break, to snap, to cut off
HSK 4
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Example Sentences

他不断地努力学习，终于考上了大学。
tā bùduàndì nǔlì xuéxí ， zhōngyú kǎo shàngle dàxué 。
He continuously worked hard in his studies and finally got into college.
她不断提高自己的技能，以便找到更好的工作。
tā bùduàn tígāo zìjǐ de jìnéng ， yǐbiàn zhǎodào gēnghǎo de gōngzuò 。
She constantly improves her skills so that she can find a better job.
这个问题不断出现，需要我们好好解决。
zhègè wèntí bùduàn chūxiàn ， xūyào wǒmen hǎohǎo jiějué 。
This problem keeps occurring and we need to solve it properly.

Grammar Points

HSK 6
Comparing "buduan" and "buting"

Words with similar meanings

持续chíxù
continuously
This term emphasizes the idea of duration over time, similar to 不断 but can imply a more formal or systematic effort.
不停bùtíng
uninterruptedly
This term focuses more on the lack of breaks or pauses, highlighting an aspect of intensity.

Words Starting With 不

不客气bù kè qi
you're welcome; impolite; rude; blunt; don't mention it
不仅bù jǐn
not only (this one); not just (...) but also
不但bù dàn
not only (... but also...)
不得不bù dé bù
have no choice or option but to; cannot but; have to; can't help it; can't avoid
不管bù guǎn
"no matter (what, how); regardless of; no matter"

Words Ending With 断

判断pàn duàn
to decide; to determine
诊断zhěn duàn
diagnosis; to diagnose
中断zhōng duàn
to cut short; to break off; to discontinue
垄断lǒng duàn
enjoy market dominance; monopolize
果断guǒ duàn
firm; decisive

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