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Expressing continuation with 持续 (chíxù)
Aspect & Tense
Time Expressions
Structure
Subject + 持续 + Verb/Duration
Explanation
The verb 持续 (chíxù) means "to continue," "to last," or "to persist" and describes an action or state that goes on over a period of time without interruption. It is frequently used in news, weather, and formal contexts to indicate ongoing conditions or trends.
Examples
这场雨已经持续了三天了。
Zhè chǎng yǔ yǐjīng chíxù le sān tiān le.
This rain has lasted for three days already.
经济增长的趋势将持续到明年。
Jīngjì zēngzhǎng de qūshì jiāng chíxù dào míngnián.
The trend of economic growth will continue until next year.
高温天气预计还会持续一周。
Gāowēn tiānqì yùjì hái huì chíxù yī zhōu.
The high temperatures are expected to continue for another week.
Similar Grammar
- Expressing 'always' or 'continuously' with 一直 (yìzhí)HSK 2
- Expressing continuation with the complement 下去 (xiàqù)HSK 3
- Expressing "to extend" or "to prolong" with 延长 (yáncháng)
- Expressing "following" with 继 (jì)
- Expressing "continuously" with 不断 (bùduàn)
- Expressing 'continuously' with 不断 (bùduàn)
- Expressing "to continue" or "to extend" with 延续 (yánxù)