Chinese

jiǔ
Meaning: long time; for a long time
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

久

Example sentences

Long time no see.
他等了很久,公車纔來。
他等了很久,公车才来。
He waited for a long time, and then the bus finally came.
他決定向大眾公開這個隱藏已久的秘密。
他决定向大众公开这个隐藏已久的秘密。
He decided to reveal this long-hidden secret to the public.
這項傳統技術在民間流傳已久。
这项传统技术在民间流传已久。
This traditional technique has been passed down among the people for a long time.
鬧鐘響了很久,他才醒過來。
闹钟响了很久,他才醒过来。
The alarm clock had been ringing for a long time before he finally woke up.
他沉默了很久。
He remained silent for a long time.
很久以前,有一位仁慈的國王統治著這個國家。
很久以前,有一位仁慈的国王统治著这个国家。
A long time ago, a kind king ruled this country.
這個古老的傳說在民間流傳已久。
这个古老的传说在民间流传已久。
This ancient legend has been circulating among the people for a long time.
關於這個計劃的細節,大家爭論了很久才達成共識。
关于这个计划的细节,大家争论了很久才达成共识。
Everyone argued for a long time about the details of the plan before reaching a consensus.
我坐得太久,腿都麻了。
I sat for too long and my legs have gone numb.

Usage Notes

Refers to a long duration of time.

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