乆 (jiǔ) - A variant form of 久, meaning long time & duration

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jiǔ ｜ 3 strokes ｜ radical: 丿

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乆 · jiǔ

A variant form of 久, meaning long time;

duration;

extended period.

A variant form of 久, meaning long timedurationextended period.

Usage highlights

Ancient variant of 久Long timeLong durationPermanentLongHow long?

Synonyms

  • 久— long time; duration
  • 长— long; lengthy
  • 永— perpetual; eternal

Antonyms

  • 暂— temporary; brief
  • 短— short; brief
  • 瞬— instant; moment

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • This is an ancient variant of 久 (jiǔ).
  • It represents the concept of long duration (长久).
  • Used historically in some texts for 'long time' (久远).

Collocations

  • Ancient variant of 久(乆)
  • Long time(乆长)
  • Long duration(乆远)
  • Permanent(永乆)
  • Long-lasting(持乆)
  • How long?(多乆)

Idioms

  • Long-standing friendship(日久生情)
  • Permanent and unchangeable(天长地久)
  • Long-cherished wish(长久之愿)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 乆 is an ancient variant form of the modern character 久.
  • It appears in historical texts and documents as an alternative writing.
  • The character represents the concept of temporal duration in Chinese philosophy.

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