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悠久

yōu jiǔ

long-standing, ancient

Usage note

悠久形容时间很长，很久以前就存在。比如悠久的历史、悠久的文化。

Yōu jiǔ xíng róng shí jiān hěn cháng, hěn jiǔ yǐ qián jiù cún zài. Bǐ rú yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ, yōu jiǔ de wén huà.

Long-standing describes something that has existed for a very long time, such as a long history or long-standing culture.

Context note

中国有悠久的历史和丰富的文化，很多传统节日也有悠久的历史。

Zhōng guó yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ hé fēng fù de wén huà, hěn duō chuán tǒng jié rì yě yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ.

China has a long history and rich culture, and many traditional festivals also have a long history.

5 examples

这个城市有悠久的历史。
zhè ge chéng shì yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ。
This city has a long history.
茶文化在中国非常悠久。
chá wén huà zài zhōng guó fēi cháng yōu jiǔ。
Tea culture is very long-standing in China.
我们学校有悠久的传统。
wǒ men xué xiào yǒu yōu jiǔ de chuán tǒng。
Our school has a long-standing tradition.
这个节日有悠久的历史。
zhè ge jié rì yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ。
This festival has a long history.
悠久的文化需要我们传承。
yōu jiǔ de wén huà xū yào wǒ men chuán chéng。
The long-standing culture needs us to pass it on.

5 mini stories

中国有悠久的历史，比如长城。小明去长城玩，觉得很壮观。
zhōng guó yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ， bǐ rú cháng chéng。 xiǎo míng qù cháng chéng wán， jué de hěn zhuàng guān。
China has a long history, like the Great Wall. Xiao Ming visited the Great Wall and found it magnificent.
端午节有悠久的历史，是为了纪念屈原。小红学会了包粽子。
duān wǔ jié yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ， shì wèi le jì niàn qū yuán。 xiǎo hóng xué huì le bāo zòng zǐ。
The Dragon Boat Festival has a long history, to commemorate Qu Yuan. Xiao Hong learned to make zongzi.
书法有悠久的历史，是中国的艺术。小华每天练习书法。
shū fǎ yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ， shì zhōng guó de yì shù。 xiǎo huá měi tiān liàn xí shū fǎ。
Calligraphy has a long history and is a Chinese art. Xiao Hua practices calligraphy every day.
这个古镇有悠久的历史，很多老房子。小丽和家人在那里散步。
zhè ge gǔ zhèn yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ， hěn duō lǎo fáng zi。 xiǎo lì hé jiā rén zài nà lǐ sàn bù。
This ancient town has a long history, with many old houses. Xiao Li and her family took a walk there.
中医有悠久的历史，帮助人们健康。小刚生病时喝了中药。
zhōng yī yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ， bāng zhù rén men jiàn kāng。 xiǎo gāng shēng bìng shí hē le zhōng yào。
Traditional Chinese medicine has a long history, helping people stay healthy. Xiao Gang drank Chinese medicine when he was sick.

Mini dialogue

悠久的历史

A
中国有悠久的历史。
Zhōng guó yǒu yōu jiǔ de lì shǐ.
China has a long history.
B
是的，很多故事都很有趣。
Shì de, hěn duō gù shì dōu hěn yǒu qù.
Yes, many stories are very interesting.

悠久的文化

A
这个城市有悠久的文化。
Zhè ge chéng shì yǒu yōu jiǔ de wén huà.
This city has a long-standing culture.
B
我们一起去参观博物馆吧。
Wǒ men yī qǐ qù cān guān bó wù guǎn ba.
Let's go visit the museum together.

Related words and contrasts

similar
古老
gǔ lǎo
ancient, old

Both describe something with a long history. 古老 often refers to very old objects or traditions.

opposite
短暂
duǎn zàn
short, brief

悠久 means long-lasting; 短暂 means short in duration.

related
历史
lì shǐ
history

悠久 is often used with 历史 to mean 'long history'.

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