历久弥坚

歷久彌堅

lìjiǔmíjiān

idiom

Meanings

1 to grow stronger with time
2 to become more resolute the longer it lasts

Characters

to pass through

Examples

他们的友谊历久弥坚。

Tāmen de yǒuyì lìjiǔ míjiān.

Their friendship has only grown stronger over the years.

这种信念历久弥坚。

Zhè zhǒng xìnniàn lìjiǔ míjiān.

This conviction only gets firmer with time.

Tips

usage

弥 here is a classical adverb meaning 'all the more.' Often applied to friendship, love, faith, or principles — anything that is supposed to deepen with age.

Stroke Order

历 lì

久 jiǔ

弥 mí

坚 jiān