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- 久远
久远
jiǔ yuǎn
Meaning
- lasting; enduring; extending over a long period of time
Definition
形容时间很长，非常久远。
Describing a very long time, extremely distant in time.
Usage
用于形容时间跨度大，通常指古代或遥远未来，也可形容某事历时长久。
Used to describe a large time span, often referring to ancient times or distant future, or something that has lasted a long time.
Examples
- 1 这些传说来自久远的古代。 (These legends come from ancient times.)
- 2 他们的友谊已经持续了久远的岁月。 (Their friendship has lasted for long years.)
- 3 这个习俗可以追溯到久远的过去。 (This custom can be traced back to the distant past.)
- 4 在久远的未来，人类可能会移民到其他星球。 (In the distant future, humans may migrate to other planets.)
- 5 久远的历史遗迹让我们感受到时间的流逝。 (The ancient historical relics make us feel the passage of time.)
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