久 (jiǔ) — how to say "long time" in Chinese

Long time

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丿

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Examples

这场雨下了很,终于停了。

This rain lasted a very long time, and finally stopped.

我们很没见了。

We haven't seen each other for a long time.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 久 (jiǔ) — long time

[joe-] Joe the Giant is standing on a hill, gazing into the distance, recalling how 久 long he has been there ⏳. In his hand, he holds a ruler, trying to measure the entire path to the horizon, realizing that time, not distance, is the longest 久 grandeur.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "long time" in Chinese?

"long time" in Chinese is 久 (jiǔ).

What does 久 mean in English?

久 (jiǔ) means "Long time".

How is 久 pronounced?

It is pronounced jiǔ (written as jiu). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "long time" in Chinese characters?

It is written 久.

What HSK level is 久?

久 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.

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