长此以往

長此以往

chángcǐyǐwǎng

idiom #43,090

Meanings

1 if things go on like this
2 if this state of affairs continues (usually with negative implication)

Characters

long; for a long time

Examples

HSK 7-9

长此以往，身体肯定会垮。

Chángcǐyǐwǎng, shēntǐ kěndìng huì kuǎ.

If this goes on, your body will break down.

HSK 7-9

长此以往，公司会陷入困境。

Chángcǐyǐwǎng, gōngsī huì xiànrù kùnjìng.

If things continue like this, the company will fall into trouble.

HSK 7-9

他天天熬夜，长此以往怎么行？

Tā tiāntiān áoyè, chángcǐyǐwǎng zěnme xíng?

He stays up every night - how can this go on?

Tips

usage

Almost always introduces a warning or negative forecast. Rarely used with positive consequences - 'keep this up and something bad happens' is the canonical frame.

Stroke Order

长 cháng

此 cǐ

以 yǐ

往 wǎng