Chinese

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

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Example sentences

好久不見。
好久不见。
Long time no see.
他等了很久,公車纔來。
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。
He decided to reveal this long-hidden secret to the public.
這項傳統技術在民間流傳已久。
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。
The alarm clock had been ringing for a long time before he finally woke up.

Usage Notes

Refers to a long duration of time.

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