endure through time; long-lasting
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to endure for a long time; to remain through a long period
formalOften used in formal or written Chinese to describe things that last or persist over time. Typically modifies adjectives or verbs in the pattern '历久 + Adjective/Verb'.
Tā他
men们
de的
yǒu友
yì谊
lì历
jiǔ久
mí弥
jiān坚
。
Their friendship has endured and grown stronger over time.
Zhè这
kuǎn款
chǎn产
pǐn品
de的
shè设
jì计
jīng经
diǎn典
，
lì历
jiǔ久
bù不
shuāi衰
。
The design of this product is classic and remains popular over time.
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Hǎo好
de的
yì艺
shù术
pǐn品
zǒng总
shì是
lì历
jiǔ久
mí弥
xīn新
。
Great works of art always feel fresh even after a long time.
Tā他
de的
jiào教
huì诲
lì历
jiǔ久
nán难
wàng忘
。
His teachings are unforgettable even after all this time.