English–Chinese
“long-standing” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinyōu jiǔ
Example
这座古城有悠久的历史。zhè zuò gǔ chéng yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ
This ancient city has a long history.
How to say “long-standing” in Chinese
“Long-standing” in Chinese is 悠久 (yōu jiǔ).
A thread of time stretches from the distant past into the present without breaking.
Example sentences with 悠久
这座山脉记录了悠久的地质变迁。zhè zuò shān mài jì lù le yōu jiǔ de dì zhì biàn qiān
This mountain range records geological changes that span a long period.
Tips for using 悠久
- 悠久 (yōujiǔ, "long-standing") is chiefly used for established qualities of histories, cultures, traditions, and institutions rather than for the length of a single everyday action.