恒久 (héng jiǔ) — lasting, enduring, perpetual
Definition
Formal/literary adjective meaning 'lasting, enduring' — stronger and more written than 永久, often used for abstract things like love or friendship.
adjective
lastingenduringperpetual
Examples
- 恒久。héng jiǔ De ài qíng xū yào liǎng rén gòng tóng jīng yíng.Lasting love requires joint effort from two people.
- 恒久。Zhǐ yǒu zhēn chéng de yǒu yì cái néng héng jiǔ.Only sincere friendship can be enduring.
- 恒久。héng jiǔ Bú biàn de shì fù mǔ duì hái zi de ài.What remains unchanging and enduring is parents' love for their children.
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