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AI Study Notes for 永久
永久 (yǒngjiǔ) vs 持久 (chíjiǔ) — use 永久 when emphasizing an unchanging permanence, while 持久 focuses on durability over time.
Be mindful of the distinction between 永久 and other terms like 临时 (línshí), which means temporary. 永久 is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents. A common collocation is 永久合同 (yǒngjiǔ hétonɡ), meaning 'permanent contract'.
While 永久 is not an HSK vocabulary word, it connects to HSK level 3 words like 住 (zhù, to live) and 生活 (shēnghuó, life). Focus on using it to describe long-lasting states or conditions in your speaking and writing.
Learners often confuse 永久 with 常常 (chángcháng, often) or 一直 (yīzhí, continuously). A wrong example is saying '我永久去那里' (wǒ yǒngjiǔ qù nàlǐ), which should be '我常常去那里' (wǒ chángcháng qù nàlǐ) for 'I often go there.'
Pronunciation of 永久
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How to say everlasting in Chinese
“everlasting” in Chinese is永久
永久 (yǒngjiǔ) means everlasting or permanent, referring to something that lasts indefinitely without change or end. It is commonly used in contexts such as contracts, relationships, and natural phenomena, emphasizing the idea of enduring continuity.
When to use 永久
Be mindful of the distinction between 永久 and other terms like 临时 (línshí), which means temporary. 永久 is often used in formal contexts, such as legal documents. A common collocation is 永久合同 (yǒngjiǔ hétonɡ), meaning 'permanent contract'.
永久 or something close to it
永久 (yǒngjiǔ) vs 持久 (chíjiǔ) — use 永久 when emphasizing an unchanging permanence, while 持久 focuses on durability over time.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 永久 with 常常 (chángcháng, often) or 一直 (yīzhí, continuously). A wrong example is saying '我永久去那里' (wǒ yǒngjiǔ qù nàlǐ), which should be '我常常去那里' (wǒ chángcháng qù nàlǐ) for 'I often go there.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 永久
You can say '这项协议是永久有效的' (zhè xiàng xiéyì shì yǒngjiǔ yǒuxiào de), meaning 'This agreement is permanently valid.'
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