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久jiǔ

a long time; long-lasting; length of time

久 means a long time: 好久 'a long while', 长久 'long-lasting', 永久 'forever'.

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Taught as one written unit. ZDIC: 象形; today it means a long time.

single whole character · 久

a long time; long-lasting; length of time

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久jiǔ

a long time; long-lasting; length of time

久 means a long time: 好久 'a long while', 长久 'long-lasting', 永久 'forever'.

Taught as one written unit. ZDIC: 象形; today it means a long time.

jiǔTone 3
  • a long time; long-lasting
  • length of time
  • 好久hǎojiǔa long while
  • 长久chángjiǔlong-lasting
  • 永久yǒngjiǔpermanent; forever

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