Definition
持久 (chíjiǔ) describes something that lasts a long time, emphasizing endurance and continuity (e.g., lasting peace, persistent effort). It is similar to 长久 (chángjiǔ) but 持久 often implies active persistence, while 长久 is more neutral about time. 永久 (yǒngjiǔ) is stronger, meaning 'permanent, everlasting'.
adjective
long-lastingenduringpersistent
Examples
- 持久。Tāmen xīwàng jiànlì chí jiǔ de hépíng.They hope to establish lasting peace.
- 持久。Zhǐyǒu chí jiǔ de nǔlì cáinéng dàilái chénggōng.Only persistent effort can bring success.
- 持久，。Jīngguò chí jiǔ de péixùn, tā de jìnéng tígāo le.After long-lasting training, his skills improved.
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