How to Say ‘Persist for two weeks first’ in Simplified Chinese
我们先坚持两周
wǒ men xiān jiān chí liǎng zhōu
[waw-mun shyen jyen-chrr lyahng joe]
Phrase Breakdown
我们
wǒ men
[waw-mun]
we; us
Refers to 'we' or 'us'; in medical talk it can sound cooperative and supportive.
我们一起调整饮食计划。
We will adjust the diet plan together.
先
xiān
[shyen]
first; for now
Used to suggest doing something first before deciding the next step.
我们先减少甜饮料。
Let's first reduce sugary drinks.
坚持
jiān chí
[jyen-chrr]
persist; keep at it; stick to
Means to continue a plan steadily over time.
这个运动计划要坚持下去。
You need to stick with this exercise plan.
两周
liǎng zhōu
two weeks
A time period of 14 days.
我们住了两周。
We stayed for two weeks.
Words in this phrase
两
liǎng
[lyahng]
two
The number two, used before measure words such as 周.
先观察两天，再决定。
Observe for two days first, then decide.
周
zhōu
[joe]
week
A time unit meaning 'week.'
下周我们再联系。
We'll get in touch again next week.
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