BloomkoHSK 3 · Frequency & Degree
持续
chí xù
to continue; to last
Stroke order of 持续
2 characters, 20 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.
持 · 9 strokes续 · 11 strokes
Memory trick
A hand 扌 at a temple 寺 holds on, and thread 续 continues: hold the line going.
Parts: 持 hold (扌 hand + 寺) + 续 continue (纟 thread)
Example sentence
大雨持续了一个晚上。
The heavy rain lasted all night.