How is 持续 pronounced?

持续 is pronounced “chí xù” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 持续?

持续 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 5verbverb / noun

持续

Traditional: 持續

chí xù

持续 (chí xù) means “to continue; to persist; to last; sustainable; preservation”. It is an HSK 5 Chinese word (traditional 持續) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 持续

Example

持续的学习和努力对成功至关重要。

Chíxù de xuéxí hé nǔlì duì chénggōng zhìguānzhòngyào.

Continuous learning and effort are critical to success.

More HSK 5 vocabulary

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Frequently asked questions

What does 持续 mean?: 持续 (chí xù) means “to continue; to persist; to last; sustainable; preservation”. It is an HSK 5 word.
How is 持续 pronounced?: 持续 is pronounced “chí xù” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 持续?: 持续 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-05-27