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持续 (chíxù) — use 历时 to emphasize the duration of an event rather than its ongoing nature.
Be careful not to confuse 历时 with similar terms like 经过 (jīng guò), which indicates passing through rather than lasting. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, and common collocations include 历时多久 (lì shí duō jiǔ) meaning 'how long does it last?'.
While 历时 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects with related terms like 时间 (shí jiān, time) and 持续 (chí xù, to continue). Focus on the context of time when learning it and practice forming sentences that describe durations.
Learners often mix up 历时 with 进行 (jìn xíng, to be in progress) when discussing ongoing events. For example, saying '这个活动历时进行' is incorrect; the correct form would be '这个活动进行中' (This activity is ongoing).
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How to say to last in Chinese
“to last” in Chinese is历时
历时 (lì shí) means to last over a period of time or to take a certain duration. It is commonly used in contexts involving time measurement, such as describing how long an event or process lasts. This word emphasizes the span of time rather than the specific details of what occurs during that time.
When to use 历时
Be careful not to confuse 历时 with similar terms like 经过 (jīng guò), which indicates passing through rather than lasting. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, and common collocations include 历时多久 (lì shí duō jiǔ) meaning 'how long does it last?'.
历时 or something close to it
持续 (chíxù) — use 历时 to emphasize the duration of an event rather than its ongoing nature.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up 历时 with 进行 (jìn xíng, to be in progress) when discussing ongoing events. For example, saying '这个活动历时进行' is incorrect; the correct form would be '这个活动进行中' (This activity is ongoing).
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Common confusions with 历时
Similar in shape and sound but different meanings.
Similar in sound but '时' refers specifically to time.
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Which one means “to last”?
Usage Notes for 历时
Learners often confuse '历时' with general time expressions. Remember that '历时' specifically refers to the duration of an event.
这个项目历时三个月。
This project lasted for three months.
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这个项目____三个月。
This project lasted for three months.
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Cultural Notes for 历时
在中国，许多传统节日的庆祝活动可能会‘历时’几个小时到几天。例如，春节的庆祝活动通常会持续十五天，直到元宵节。
Frequently asked questions about 历时
While both 历时 (lìshí) and 持续 (chíxù) relate to time, 历时 focuses on the duration or time taken for something to occur, whereas 持续 emphasizes the continuity or ongoing nature of an action or state. Understanding the subtle differences can enhance your ability to express time-related concepts in Chinese.
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