chángjiǔ

长久

HSK 6Word · AdjectiveTraditional長久

long-lasting; permanent; enduring

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Meanings

1 sense · 5 examples
1.

adjective

long-lasting; enduring; over a long time

Describes a state or situation that lasts for a considerable duration. Often used in planning or predictions.

Wǒ我
men们
gōng公
sī司
xū需
yào要
yǒu有
cháng长
jiǔ久
de的
guī规
huà划
 。

Our company needs to have long-term plans.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
hùn混
luàn乱
zhuàng状
kuàng况
bù不
huì会
cháng长
jiǔ久
de的
 。

This chaotic situation won't last long.

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Cháng长
jiǔ久
de的
yǒu友
yì谊
xū需
yào要
shuāng双
fāng方
gòng共
tóng同
wéi维
hù护
 。

Enduring friendship requires joint maintenance from both sides.

Tā他
dǎ打
suàn算
zài在
zhè这
lǐ里
cháng长
jiǔ久
jū居
zhù住
 。

He plans to live here permanently.

Cháng长
jiǔ久
de的
gān干
hàn旱
duì对
nóng农
zuò作
wù物
shì是
zhì致
mìng命
de的
 。

A prolonged drought is fatal to crops.