持久 (chíjiǔ)

持久 describes something that lasts for a long time or has the quality of endurance and sustainability, used for peace, effects, relationships, conflicts, and effort.

Meanings

[adjective] lasting; enduring; sustained; durable; long-lasting

Example Sentences

只有解决根本矛盾，才能实现持久和平，而不是仅仅停止冲突。 Zhǐyǒu jiějué gēnběn máodùn, cái néng shíxiàn chíjiǔ hépíng, ér bùshì jǐnjǐn tíngzhǐ chōngtū. Only by resolving fundamental contradictions can lasting peace be achieved, rather than merely stopping the conflict.

养成良好习惯需要持久的坚持，短期的努力很难带来根本性的改变。 Yǎngchéng liánghǎo xíguàn xūyào chíjiǔ de jiānchí, duǎnqī de nǔlì hěn nán dài lái gēnběn xìng de gǎibiàn. Developing good habits requires sustained perseverance; short-term effort rarely brings fundamental change.

这场战争旷日持久，给两国人民带来了难以弥补的创伤和损失。 Zhè chǎng zhànzhēng kuàng rì chíjiǔ, gěi liǎng guó rénmín dài lái le nányǐ míbǔ de chuāngshāng hé sǔnshī. This war dragged on for a long time, causing irreparable trauma and loss to the people of both countries.

品牌的持久影响力来自于其一贯的产品质量和真诚的消费者沟通。 Pǐnpái de chíjiǔ yǐngxiǎnglì láizì yú qí yīguàn de chǎnpǐn zhìliàng hé zhēnchéng de xiāofèizhě gōutōng. A brand's lasting influence comes from its consistent product quality and sincere communication with consumers.

深厚而持久的友谊需要双方在困难时期相互支持，而不仅仅是锦上添花。 Shēnhòu ér chíjiǔ de yǒuyì xūyào shuāngfāng zài kùnnán shíqī xiānghù zhīchí, ér bùjǐnjǐn shì jǐn shàng tiān huā. Deep and lasting friendship requires mutual support from both sides during difficult times, not just being there for the good times.

要产生持久的学习效果，学生需要主动思考，而不是被动地接受知识。 Yào chǎnshēng chíjiǔ de xuéxí xiàoguǒ, xuéshēng xūyào zhǔdòng sīkǎo, ér bùshì bèidòng de jiēshòu zhīshì. To produce lasting learning outcomes, students need to think actively rather than passively receiving knowledge.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
持久和平	lasting peace
持久影响	lasting influence/impact
旷日持久	protracted; dragging on for a long time
持久力	endurance; staying power
持久发展	sustainable development
持久战	protracted war; war of attrition

Usage Notes

持久 is an adjective meaning "lasting" or "enduring," and contrasts with 短暂 (brief/short-lived). It is used for both positive and neutral contexts: 持久和平 (lasting peace), 持久影响 (lasting influence), as well as potentially negative ones: 旷日持久的战争 (a protracted war).

The famous term 持久战 (war of attrition / protracted war) is associated with Mao Zedong's military theory, referring to a prolonged conflict that wears down the enemy. This term is also used in modern Chinese to describe any long, drawn-out struggle or campaign.

Memory Hook

持 (to hold/maintain) + 久 (long time) — 持久 is to hold on and maintain something for a long time.