天长日久 (tiān cháng) — as time goes on; after a long period of time
Definition
An idiom meaning 'over a long stretch of time' — used at the start or middle of a sentence to stress that something gradual happens as time accumulates.
idiom
as time goes onafter a long period of time
Examples
- 天长日久，。tiān cháng, Tā men de yǒu yì yuè lái yuè shēn.As time goes on, their friendship grows deeper and deeper.
- 天长日久，。tiān cháng, Zhè ge xí guàn jiù yǎng chéng le.After a long time, this habit will be formed.
- 天长日久，。tiān cháng, Tā màn màn xué huì le nài xīn.Over the long course of time, he gradually learned patience.
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