持久

chí jiǔ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. lasting
2. enduring
3. persistent
4. permanent
5. protracted
6. endurance
7. persistence
8. to last long

Word relationships

Antonyms

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短暂

duǎn zàn

of short duration; brief; momentary

Direct opposite in duration.

Related words

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耐久

nài jiǔ

durable

Durable, able to withstand wear; often used for materials.

坚持

jiān chí

to persevere with

To persist in an action, often related to the concept of 持久.

Synonyms

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长久

cháng jiǔ

(for a) long time

Both mean long-lasting, but 持久 emphasizes sustained effort or ability to endure, while 长久 focuses on a long period of time.

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with abstract nouns like 和平 (peace), 发展 (development), or 生命力 (vitality), e.g., 持久的和平 (lasting peace).

Common mistakes

Don't use 持久 for temporary states; it implies extended duration. Also, 持久 can't be used as a verb like 'last'; use 持续 for ongoing actions.

Example Sentences

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这种电池可以持久供电。

This kind of battery can provide lasting power.

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Words Containing 持久

persistent agent

prolonged war

protracted (idiom)

Child Words of 持久

(long) time

to grasp