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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