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

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Example sentences

這場雨已經持續下了好幾天。
这场雨已经持续下了好几天。
This rain has already continued for several days.
我們之間的友誼已經持續了十年。
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。
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。
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。
This rain continued until late at night, and didn't stop until dawn.

Usage Notes

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

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