他在書架上搜了半天，終於找到了那本書。
He searched the bookshelf for a long time and finally found that book.
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Example sentences
我等了你半天，你怎麼才來？
我等了你半天，你怎么才来？
I've been waiting for you for ages, why did you just arrive?
他半天沒說話，我心裡正納悶兒呢。
He hasn't spoken for a long time, and I'm wondering why.
Usage Notes
Often used figuratively to express that one has been waiting for a long time.
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