What 续 means
It means “continue,” “connect,” or “add more.”
To continue an action in Chinese, use 继续; 续集 is a sequel, and 续杯 adds another drink.
Is 续 simplified Chinese?
Yes: 续 is simplified Chinese; 續 is its traditional counterpart.
Japanese uses the related form 続. Traditional 續 appears in bronze inscriptions and manuscripts from the ancient states of Chu and Qin.
Shuowen Jiezi, a Chinese dictionary compiled during the Han dynasty, records a seal-script form, an older formal style; later records show clerical writing.
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Who writes 续
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1Why does 续 show as a box on some devices?
Because that device's fonts have no glyph for it. The character is still correct and still copies correctly — the box is a missing glyph, not a broken character.
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How to type or find 续
- Also called
- xù
- Search it as
- xu · continue in Chinese · 继续 · 续集 · 续杯
- Shows up in
- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
续\7EEDCodes and encoding1 code points
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