B1 adjective Neutral

可持续

[kʰə̀ ʈʂɻ̩̌ ɕjû]

Involving methods that do not use up or destroy natural resources; able to be maintained at a certain rate or level over a long period.

Examples

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1

我们需要寻找可持续的能源。

We need to find sustainable energy.

2

这种经营模式是不可持续的。

This business model is unsustainable.

3

政府倡导可持续的生活方式。

The government advocates for a sustainable lifestyle.

Word Family

Noun
可持续性
Adjective
可持续
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Memory Tip

Ke (can) + Chi (hold) + Xu (continue). Can hold and continue.

Quick Quiz

为了子孙后代,我们必须坚持___发展。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 可持续

Examples

1

我们需要寻找可持续的能源。

academic

We need to find sustainable energy.

2

这种经营模式是不可持续的。

business

This business model is unsustainable.

3

政府倡导可持续的生活方式。

formal

The government advocates for a sustainable lifestyle.

4

循环利用是实现可持续的关键。

everyday

Recycling is key to achieving sustainability.

5

我们应当保护森林以实现可持续利用。

academic

We should protect forests to achieve sustainable use.

Word Family

Noun
可持续性
Adjective
可持续

Common Collocations

可持续发展 sustainable development
可持续能源 sustainable energy
可持续性 sustainability
实现可持续 achieve sustainability
可持续利用 sustainable utilization

Common Phrases

可持续增长

sustainable growth

可持续农业

sustainable agriculture

可持续城市

sustainable cities

Often Confused With

可持续 vs 持续

持续 (continuous) just means something doesn't stop, while 可持续 (sustainable) implies it is capable of lasting without harm to the future.

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Usage Notes

One of the most important terms for IELTS Writing Task 2 environmental and economic topics.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often forget the '可' (able to) and just say '持续', which loses the 'sustainable' nuance.

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Memory Tip

Ke (can) + Chi (hold) + Xu (continue). Can hold and continue.

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Word Origin

Ke (can/able) + Chi (to hold) + Xu (to continue).

Grammar Patterns

可持续的 + Noun 实现...的可持续
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Cultural Context

Deeply linked to the Chinese government's 'Scientific Outlook on Development'.

Quick Quiz

为了子孙后代,我们必须坚持___发展。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 可持续

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