持续 (chí xù): to continue, to last

The heavy rain lasted for three days, causing floods in many places.

The meeting lasted for four hours, and everyone felt very exhausted.

His high fever persisted without subsiding, and the doctor recommended hospitalization.

The economy continues to grow, and people's living standards keep improving.

This kind of sustained high temperature weather is very unfavorable for crop growth.

The argument between them lasted for a long time, but finally they reconciled.