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The word "持续" is formed by combining the character "持", meaning to hold or maintain, with the character "续", meaning to continue or extend; together, they create a compound word where "持" conveys maintaining a state and "续" conveys carrying it forward, resulting in the meaning of sustaining or continuing without interruption.

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雨持续下了三天。

Yǔ chíxù xiàle sān tiān.

The rain continued for three days.

他的努力持续了很长时间。

Tā de nǔlì chíxùle hěn cháng shíjiān.

His efforts lasted for a very long time.

我们需要持续改进产品质量。

Wǒmen xūyào chíxù gǎijìn chǎnpǐn zhìliàng.

We need to continuously improve the quality of our products.

经济持续增长对社会发展至关重要。

Jīngjì chíxù zēngzhǎng duì shèhuì fāzhǎn zhìguān zhòngyào.

Sustained economic growth is crucial for social development.

只有通过持续学习和实践，才能不断提升个人能力。

Zhǐyǒu tōngguò chíxù xuéxí hé shíjiàn, cáinéng bùduàn tíshēng gèrén nénglì.

Only through continuous learning and practice can one constantly improve personal abilities.

Word Definition - 持续

chí xù to continue; to persist; sustainable

Individual Character Details

持 chí
续 xù