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持久 (chíjiǔ) — use 长久 when emphasizing the idea of lasting over time, while 持久 focuses more on durability and endurance in a specific context.
Learners often confuse 长久 with 短暂 (duǎnzàn), which means 'short-lived' or 'brief.' Use 长久 in contexts where you want to emphasize lasting effects or situations, and be careful with the tones to avoid miscommunication.
While 长久 is not explicitly listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects with other time-related words such as 时间 (shíjiān, time) and 永久 (yǒngjiǔ, permanent). Focus on understanding the context in which 长久 can enhance your conversational skills about time.
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 长久 to describe something that is currently happening, like saying '我在这儿长久了' (Wǒ zài zhèr chángjiǔle), which would be incorrect. The correct phrase would be '我在这儿待了很久' (Wǒ zài zhèr dàile hěn jiǔ), meaning 'I have been here for a long time.'
Pronunciation of 长久
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How to say (for a) long time in Chinese
“(for a) long time” in Chinese is长久
长久 (chángjiǔ) means 'for a long time' and describes an extended duration or permanence of something. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to express the idea of lasting or enduring situations, relationships, or conditions.
When to use 长久
Learners often confuse 长久 with 短暂 (duǎnzàn), which means 'short-lived' or 'brief.' Use 长久 in contexts where you want to emphasize lasting effects or situations, and be careful with the tones to avoid miscommunication.
长久 or something close to it
持久 (chíjiǔ) — use 长久 when emphasizing the idea of lasting over time, while 持久 focuses more on durability and endurance in a specific context.
What learners get wrong
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 长久 to describe something that is currently happening, like saying '我在这儿长久了' (Wǒ zài zhèr chángjiǔle), which would be incorrect. The correct phrase would be '我在这儿待了很久' (Wǒ zài zhèr dàile hěn jiǔ), meaning 'I have been here for a long time.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 长久
You can say '我们希望这个友谊能长久' (Wǒmen xīwàng zhège yǒuyì néng chángjiǔ), meaning 'We hope this friendship lasts a long time.'
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