No. 7,258 in Chinese
绵长
Continuous and lasting.
In a sentence
佳酿的余味绵长，让人回味无穷。
The aftertaste of the fine wine is lingering, leaving an unforgettable impression.
In this sentence, 绵长 describes the prolonged and continuous characteristic of the fine wine's aftertaste.
他的演讲情感绵长，打动了每一位听众。
His speech was rich in emotion and resonated deeply with every listener.
Here, 绵长 conveys the deep, enduring emotional quality of his speech.
这段绵长的山脉贯穿了整个地区。
This long stretch of mountain range traverses the entire region.
In this instance, 绵长 describes the physical length and continuity of the mountain range.
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