Definition
久违 (jiǔ wéi) is a set phrase used when you meet someone after a long time ('long time no see') or when you haven't experienced something in a while. It differs from 久仰 (jiǔ yǎng), which is an honorific said upon first meeting someone you've long admired. 久违 is always followed by 了.
verb
(preceded by 了) an expression used when meeting someone after a long time'long time no see'(preceded by 了) used to express that one hasn't experienced or done something for a long time'it's been a long while'
Examples
- ，久违！？Lǎo Wáng, jiǔ wéi le! Zuìjìn hǎo ma?Old Wang, long time no see! How have you been lately?
- 久违，。jiǔ wéi le, zhè zhǒng shúxī de wèidao ràng rén xiǎng qǐ tóngnián.It's been a long while — this familiar taste reminds me of childhood.
- 久违，。jiǔ wéi zhè zhǒng yōuxián de zhōumò, zhēn shūfu.I haven't had such a leisurely weekend in a long time — it's really comfortable.
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