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历久弥坚 — “To grow stronger or more steadfast with the passage of time”

历久弥坚 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to grow stronger or more steadfast with the passage of time”. To stand the test of time. Literally, “Endure long, become increasingly firm”.

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历久弥坚 Pronunciation and Pinyin

历久弥坚 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
历
lì4experience, past, calendar
久
jiǔ3for a long time
弥
mí8spread, fill, compensate
坚
jiān7firm and steadfast

Example Sentence with 历久弥坚

他们的友谊经过岁月的考验,反而历久弥坚
Their friendship, having stood the test of time, has only grown stronger and more steadfast.

Idioms Related to 历久弥坚

More idioms starting with 历

  • lì历shì世mó摩dùn钝inspire the dull-witted to strive
  • lì历shì世mó磨dùn钝Inspire the dull to sharpen themselves
  • lì历jǐng井mén扪tiān天extremely high or lofty
  • lì历bīng兵mò秣mǎ马prepare for battle or a challenge
  • lì历bīng兵sù粟mǎ马prepare for battle
  • lì历lì历kě可shǔ数distinctly visible and countable
  • lì历lì历kě可kǎo考can be clearly verified and traced
  • lì历lì历kě可jiàn见clearly and distinctly visible
  • lì历lì历kě可biàn辨clearly and distinctly discernible
  • lì历lì历zài在mù目vividly present before one's eyes
  • lì历lì历zài在ěr耳ringing clearly in one's ears
  • lì历lì历rú如huà画vivid and clear as a painting

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What does 历久弥坚 mean?

历久弥坚 (lì jiǔ mí jiān) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to grow stronger or more steadfast with the passage of time”.

How do you pronounce 历久弥坚?

历久弥坚 is pronounced lì jiǔ mí jiān in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 历久弥坚 literally mean?

Literally, 历久弥坚 means “Endure long, become increasingly firm”. It is used to mean “to grow stronger or more steadfast with the passage of time”.

What is the Chinese definition of 历久弥坚?

弥:越,更加。经历时间越长久,越显得坚定不移。

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