Chinese
chíxù
Meaning: to continue; to persist; sustainable
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

持續
持
續
持续
持
续

Example sentences

This rain has already continued for several days.
我們之間的友誼已經持續了十年。
我们之间的友谊已经持续了十年。
The friendship between us has lasted for ten years.
他們之間的財務糾紛已經持續了很多年。
他们之间的财务纠纷已经持续了很多年。
The financial dispute between them has lasted for many years.
專家預測今年全球經濟景氣將持續低迷。
专家预测今年全球经济景气将持续低迷。
Experts predict that the global economic climate will continue to be depressed this year.
這場雨一直持續到深夜,直至黎明才停止。
这场雨一直持续到深夜,直至黎明才停止。
This rain continued until late at night, and didn't stop until dawn.
近年來物價持續上漲,生活壓力越來越大。
近年来物价持续上涨,生活压力越来越大。
Prices have been rising continuously in recent years, and the pressure of life is getting greater.
持續的暴雨導致水庫的水位迅速上升。
持续的暴雨导致水库的水位迅速上升。
Continuous heavy rain caused the reservoir's water level to rise rapidly.
如果孩子持續發熱,最好立刻帶他去看醫生。
如果孩子持续发热,最好立刻带他去看医生。
If the child continues to have a fever, it's best to take him to see a doctor immediately.
近年來,全球氣溫持續攀升。
近年来,全球气温持续攀升。
In recent years, global temperatures have continued to rise.
我們之間的深厚情誼將永遠持續下去。
我们之间的深厚情谊将永远持续下去。
The deep friendship between us will last forever.

Usage Notes

Used for states or actions that maintain over a period of time without interruption.

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