长久 (cháng jiǔ) — long-lasting, enduring, (for a) long time
Definition
Adjective for things meant to last a long time (friendship, peace, relationship). Pairs with 以来 as a time phrase; not for measuring how long an action took, where 久 is used.
adjective
long-lastingenduring(for a) long time
Examples
- 长久。Tā men jiàn lì le cháng jiǔ de yǒu yì.They established a lasting friendship.
- 长久。Tā cháng jiǔ dì kàn zhe fēng jǐng.He looked at the scenery for a long time.
- 长久，。cháng jiǔ Yǐ lái, tā men yì zhí hù xiāng bāng zhù.For a long time, they have been helping each other.
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