Definition
历久 is a verb phrase meaning 'to last a long time' or 'to be enduring'. It is often used in formal or literary contexts and commonly appears in the fixed expression 历久弥新 (lì jiǔ mí xīn), which means 'the longer it lasts, the newer it becomes'.
v.p.
to last a long timeenduring
Examples
- 历久。Zhè zhǒng yǒuyì lì jiǔ bù shuāi.This friendship endures and never fades.
- 历久。Chuántǒng xūyào lì jiǔ kǎoyàn.Traditions need to withstand the test of time.
- 。Jīngdiǎn zuòpǐn lì jiǔ mí xīn.Classic works become fresher as time passes.
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