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持久
chíjiǔ
Description
“持久”的意思是能保持很长时间，不容易停止或结束。
"持久" means able to last a long time, not easy to stop or end.
我们常常用它来说电池、比赛或者友谊。
We often use it to talk about batteries, competitions, or friendships.
Meanings
持久chíjiǔ
lasting a long time; enduring
这块电池很持久，能用一整天。
This battery lasts a long time, enough for a whole day.
持久chíjiǔ
to last long; to be sustained
他们的友谊持久了很多年。
Their friendship has lasted for many years.
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Notes
- Etymology
持 (hold, maintain) + 久 (long time), literally 'to maintain for long'.
- Nuance
持久 stresses lasting quality; 持续 stresses continuous, uninterrupted process.
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