久 (jiǔ) — long (in time), of long duration
Definition
久 (jiǔ) is the basic adjective for 'long (in time)' — used for durations like 'a long time' or 'how long'. It's shorter/colloquial; 长久 and 持久 sound more formal and emphasize endurance.
adjective
long (in time)of long duration
Examples
- 久。Zhè ge diàn yǐng hěn jiǔ.This movie is very long.
- ？Nǐ zài zhōng guó zhù le duō jiǔ?How long have you lived in China?
- 久。Zhè běn shū wǒ jiè le hěn jiǔ le.I have borrowed this book for a long time.
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