English–Chinese
“lasting” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinchí jiǔ
Example
这种香味很持久。zhè zhǒng xiāng wèi hěn chí jiǔ
This scent lasts a very long time.
How to say “lasting” in Chinese
“Lasting” in Chinese is 持久 (chí jiǔ).
A quality that keeps its force or effect over a long stretch of time instead of fading quickly.
Example sentences with 持久
这种涂层很持久，不容易磨损。zhè zhǒng tú céng hěn chí jiǔ bù róng yì mó sǔn
This coating lasts a long time and does not wear easily.
Tips for using 持久
- In everyday descriptions, this adjective suits a scent, effect, battery, or feeling that remains noticeable or useful, rather than an event that merely takes a long time.