The Chinese word 久 means “long time” or “long-lasting”. It is often used to describe a duration of time that has been ongoing for a while, such as a long-term relationship or a lengthy project. It can also be used to express the idea of “forever” or “eternity”. For example, the phrase “久远的时代” means “ancient times” or “a time long ago”. Overall, 久 is a versatile word that is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Translation
Adjective: long (time)
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们已经久未见面了 | wǒmen yǐjīng jiǔ wèi jiànmiànle | We haven’t seen each other for a long time |
| 这个问题已经久拖不决了 | zhège wèntí yǐjīng jiǔ tuō bù juéle | This issue has been dragging on for a long time |
| 我们的友谊已经持续了很久 | wǒmen de yǒuyì yǐjīng chíxùle hěn jiǔ | Our friendship has lasted for a long time |
| 他久居海外，对国内的情况不太了解 | tā jiǔ jū hǎiwài, duì guónèi de qíngkuàng bù tài liǎojiě | He has been living overseas for a long time and is not very familiar with the situation in his home country |
| 这个城市久负盛名，吸引了很多游客 | zhège chéngshì jiǔ fù shèngmíng, xīyǐnle hěn duō yóukè | This city has a long-standing reputation and attracts many tourists |
| 他们的爱情经历了很久的风雨，但他们仍然在一起 | tāmen de àiqíng jīnglìle hěn jiǔ de fēngyǔ, dàn tāmen réngrán zài yīqǐ | Their love has experienced many ups and downs, but they are still together |
HSK
久 is part of HSK Level 3 in both HSK 2.0 and HSK 3.0.
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