Definition
悠久 (yōujiǔ) describes something that has lasted for a very long time, like history, tradition, or culture. It is more formal and poetic than 古老 (gǔlǎo 'ancient'), which focuses on being old in years, and it is not about the content of the tradition (that's 传统).
adjective
long-standingage-oldtime-honored (of history, tradition, culture)
Examples
- 悠久。Zhège chéngshì yǒu yōu jiǔ de lìshǐ.This city has a long history.
- 悠久。Liǎng guó zhī jiān yǒuzhe yōu jiǔ de yǒuyì.There is a long-standing friendship between the two countries.
- 悠久。yōu jiǔ de wénhuà chuántǒng xūyào dàidài xiāngchuán.The age-old cultural tradition needs to be passed down from generation to generation.
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