持久

持久 chíjiǔ

Endure (continue on - lasting)

持久 in a sentence HSK 6 chijiu

What 持久 means

  1. Endure (continue on - lasting)

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持久 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

持
chí
Holds (supports - manage)
久
jiǔ
Long time

How to write 持久

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持久 in a sentence

这种效果并不持久。
Zhè zhǒng xiàoguǒ bìng bù chíjiǔ.
This effect is not lasting at all.
良好的习惯需要持久的坚持。
Liánghǎo de xíguàn xūyào chíjiǔ de jiānchí.
Good habits require sustained persistence.

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Questions about 持久

What does 持久 mean in English?

持久 is pronounced chíjiǔ and means Endure (continue on - lasting).

How do you pronounce 持久?

持久 is chíjiǔ in pinyin — written chijiu without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 持久?

持久 is written with 2 characters: 持 (chí) Holds (supports - manage), 久 (jiǔ) Long time. Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 持久 an HSK word?

Yes — 持久 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.

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