长期 (cháng qī) — (adjective) long-term, lasting; (noun) long period, long term (as a timeframe)
Definition
长期 focuses on a span of time that extends far into the future (long-term plans, long-term effects), and is usually an adjective. Compared with 长久, it stresses duration measured against a goal; 长久 is more general 'enduring'.
adjective
long-termlasting
noun
long periodlong term (as a timeframe)
Examples
- 长期。Wǒ men xū yào yí gè cháng qī jì huà lái fā zhǎn gōng sī.We need a long-term plan to develop the company.
- 长期。cháng qī Jiān chí zhì liáo duì kāng fù hěn yǒu bāng zhù.Long-term adherence to treatment is very helpful for recovery.
- ，长期。Tā zài zhè jiā gōng sī gōng zuò le hěn duō nián, shì cháng qī yuán gōng.He has worked at this company for many years and is a long-term employee.
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