长存 (cháng cún) — to last forever, to be eternal
Definition
A literary/elevated verb meaning 'to endure forever', typically of spirits, friendship, peace, or memories. Closer to 永存 (a near-synonym), and more formal than the everyday 存在.
verb
to last foreverto be eternal
Examples
- 长存。Tā men de jīng shén yǒng yuǎn cháng cún zài rén men xīn zhōng.Their spirit will forever live in people's hearts.
- 长存。Xī wàng zhè hé píng néng cháng cún bú miè.May this peace last forever and never disappear.
- 长存。Zhēn zhèng de yǒu yì kě yǐ cháng cún.True friendship can endure forever.
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