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长期

cháng qī
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. long term
  2. 2. long time
  3. 3. long range (of a forecast)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

2 items
短期
duǎn qī

short term

时间段相对
暂时
zàn shí

temporary

非长期

Related words

1 item
持久
chí jiǔ

lasting

持续长时间

Synonyms

1 item
长远
cháng yuǎn

long-term

强调时间长度

Usage notes

Collocations

长期 commonly modifies nouns or verbs, e.g., 长期计划 (long-term plan), 长期工作 (long-term work).

Common mistakes

长期 is used for sustained periods, not momentary states. Avoid using it to mean 'for a long time' in past momentary events.

Grammar

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Example Sentences

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长期 学习能累积丰富的知识。
Long-term study can accumulate rich knowledge.
老百姓 长期 受压迫。
The common people were oppressed for a long time.
这种病症需要 长期 治疗。
This disease requires long-term treatment.
他患有精神病，需要 长期 治疗。
He suffers from a mental disorder and needs long-term treatment.
归根到底，学习一门语言需要 长期 坚持。
In the final analysis, learning a language requires long-term persistence.

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Words Containing 长期

长期以来
cháng qī yǐ lái

for a long time

长期共存
cháng qī gòng cún

long-term coexistence

长期性
cháng qī xìng

long-term

长期稳定性
cháng qī wěn dìng xìng

long-term stability

长期饭票
cháng qī fàn piào

(fig.) guarantee of financial support for the rest of one's life

Child Words of 长期

期
qī

a period of time

长
cháng

length

长
zhǎng

chief