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持續
chíxù
Description
「持續」的意思是一件事一直在進行，沒有停下來。
"持續" means that something keeps going without stopping.
我們常常用它來說天氣、時間或狀態一直保持下去。
We often use it to say that weather, time, or a state continues.
Meanings
持續chíxù
to continue; to last; to keep going
雨已經持續了三天。
It has been raining for three days.
持續chíxù
continuous; sustained; ongoing
我們需要持續的努力。
We need continuous effort.
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Notes
- Etymology
持 (to hold) + 續 (to continue), together meaning to keep something going.
- Nuance
持續 stresses uninterrupted duration, while 繼續 stresses resuming or carrying on an action.
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