HSK 3 · VERSION 2.0#57
Continuing an Action or State with “xiàqù”
下去
How it works
After a verb, 下去 can indicate movement downward or away, or the continuation of an action or state.
Example sentences
你要坚持下去。
You need to continue on.
雨还会继续下下去。
The rain will continue to fall.
他难过得说不下去了。
He was so sad that he could not continue speaking.
Usage note
This complement often emphasizes continuation.