历久 (lì jiǔ) — to last a long time; enduring
Definition
历久 means 'to endure over a long time' — almost always followed by 不衰 or 弥新 in set phrases meaning something stays strong or grows fresher with age.
verb
to last a long timeenduring
Examples
- 历久。Zhè zhǒng yǒu yì lì jiǔ bù shuāi.This friendship endures and never fades.
- 历久。Chuán tǒng xū yào lì jiǔ kǎo yàn.Traditions need to withstand the test of time.
- 。Jīng diǎn zuò pǐn lì jiǔ mí xīn.Classic works become fresher as time passes.
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