久
jiǔ
Meaning
- (of a period of time) long
Definition
指时间长。
long (time).
Usage
表示时间的长久，常用来描述动作或状态持续的时间长。
Indicates a long duration of time, often used to describe actions or states that last for a long time.
Examples
- 1 我们很久没见面了。 (We haven't seen each other for a long time.)
- 2 他久久地站在那里。 (He stood there for a long time.)
- 3 这事很久以前就发生了。 (This happened a long time ago.)
- 4 请不要久留。 (Please don't stay long.)
- 5 等待的时间太久了。 (The waiting time is too long.)
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