jīngjiǔ

经久

Word · Verb · AdjectiveTraditional經久

lasting a long time; durable

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

verb

to last for a long time; to endure

formal

Describes an action or state that persists over an extended period.

Guān观
zhòng众
rè热
liè烈
de的
zhǎng掌
shēng声
jīng经
jiǔ久
bù不
xī息
 。

The audience's enthusiastic applause lasted for a very long time.

Rén人
men们
duì对
zhè这
bù部
lǎo老
diàn电
yǐng影
de的
tǎo讨
lùn论
jīng经
jiǔ久
bù不
shuāi衰
 。

Discussions about this old film have endured and not faded.

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Zhè这
zhǒng种
chuán传
tǒng统
xí习
sú俗
zài在
dāng当
dì地
jīng经
jiǔ久
liú流
chuán传
 。

This traditional custom has been passed down locally for a long time.

2.

adjective

durable; long-lasting

Describes the quality of an object or material that can withstand wear or use over time.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
cái材
liào料
fēi非
cháng常
jiān坚
gù固
 ,
jīng经
jiǔ久
nài耐
yòng用
 。

This material is very sturdy and durable.

Tā他
mǎi买
de的
zhè这
zhāng张
shí实
mù木
zhuō桌
zi子
jīng经
jiǔ久
bù不
huài坏
 。

The solid wood table he bought is long-lasting and doesn't break down.

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Jīng经
diǎn典
de的
shè设
jì计
wǎng往
wǎng往
jīng经
jiǔ久
bù不
shuāi衰
 。

Classic designs are often enduring and never go out of style.