ci4 zuk6持續持续
Jyutpingci4 zuk6
Yalechìh juhk
Definition
To continue, last, or sustain without interruption.
neutraldescriptionstime
How it's used
Focuses on the ongoing nature of a state or event rather than the act of continuing to do something. It is more formal than the common spoken phrase 繼續, which is used for resuming or carrying on with an action. Use this when describing trends, weather, or abstract conditions that persist over time.
Examples
This kind of weather has lasted for a long time.
How long do you think this situation will last?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 繼續, but 繼續 implies an agent choosing to carry on with an action, whereas 持續 describes a state that simply persists on its own.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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