Meaning and Usage
"长期" means "long-term" or "over a long period." It is used to describe actions, states, or relationships that last for an extended time.
Common Contexts
It often appears in contexts like health (长期锻炼), business relationships (长期合作), and planning or effects over time (长期来看).
Collocations
Usage Notes
"长期" is an adverb or adjective describing duration and is often placed before verbs or nouns. It emphasizes sustained or continuous duration rather than a short or temporary period.
Common Confusion
Do not confuse "长期" with "短期" (short-term). Also, "长期" focuses on duration, so it is not used for single events but ongoing or repeated situations.