久 (jiǔ) - Long time & duration

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jiǔ ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 丿

傑君

久 · jiǔ

Long time;

duration;

lasting;

for a long time.

Long timedurationlasting

Usage highlights

Long timeLongPermanentDurability

Synonyms

  • 长— long (in length or duration)
  • 远— far, distant (in time or space)

Antonyms

  • 暂— temporary, brief
  • 短— short (in length or duration)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We haven't seen each other for a long time (很久).
  • This is a long-lasting friendship (长久的友谊).
  • I will remember this forever (永久记住).
  • The meeting lasted a long time (会议持续了很久).

Collocations

  • Long time(很久)
  • Long-lasting(长久)
  • Permanent(永久)
  • Durability(耐久)
  • Long-term(久远)
  • Long-cherished wish(久违的愿望)

Idioms

  • Long-cherished and unforgettable(久仰大名)
  • Long-standing and well-tested(久经考验)
  • A long-lost friend(久别重逢)
  • Long-standing and deep-rooted(由来已久)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, '久' (lasting) is often associated with stability and endurance, a positive quality.
  • The character is pictographic, originally depicting a person with a bent back, implying the passage of a long time.
  • It is a common character in given names, wishing for a long, stable, and healthy life.

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