Chinese
jiānchí
Meaning: to persist; to persevere; to insist
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

只要堅持努力,就一定能成功。
只要坚持努力,就一定能成功。
As long as you persist in your efforts, you will surely succeed.
他在比賽中堅持到了最後。
He persevered until the end in the competition.
只有堅持才能獲得成功。
Only through persistence can one achieve success.
他在比賽中負傷,但仍堅持到最後。
He was injured in the match, but still persisted until the end.
每天堅持運動可以增強體質,預防疾病。
Persistent daily exercise can strengthen your physique and prevent diseases.

Usage Notes

Used when describing someone holding onto a belief, continuing an action despite difficulties, or insisting on something.

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