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多久 (duōjiǔ) vs 多长 (duōcháng) — use 多久 when asking about an unspecified duration, while 多长 is more specific to asking about the length of time in terms of measurable units.
Be careful not to confuse '多久' with '多长' (duō cháng), which asks about length rather than duration. '多久' is more informal, so it's suitable for everyday conversations rather than formal writing.
Although '多久' is not an HSK word, it is a useful phrase for beginners. Students should practice using it in questions to enhance conversational skills, especially when discussing time.
Learners often mix up '多久' with '多长,' leading to confusion in questions about duration versus length. For example, saying '这条路多长?' (zhè tiáo lù duō cháng?) when asking for how long it takes to travel the road is incorrect; it should be '这条路多久?' (zhè tiáo lù duōjiǔ?).
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How to say how long? in Chinese
“how long?” in Chinese is多久
多久 (duōjiǔ) means 'how long?' and is used to inquire about the duration of time. It can refer to both short and long intervals, commonly used in contexts such as asking about wait times or the length of an event.
When to use 多久
Be careful not to confuse '多久' with '多长' (duō cháng), which asks about length rather than duration. '多久' is more informal, so it's suitable for everyday conversations rather than formal writing.
多久 or something close to it
多久 (duōjiǔ) vs 多长 (duōcháng) — use 多久 when asking about an unspecified duration, while 多长 is more specific to asking about the length of time in terms of measurable units.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mix up '多久' with '多长,' leading to confusion in questions about duration versus length. For example, saying '这条路多长?' (zhè tiáo lù duō cháng?) when asking for how long it takes to travel the road is incorrect; it should be '这条路多久?' (zhè tiáo lù duōjiǔ?).
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'多久' asks about the duration of time, while '多长' asks about the physical length of something.
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