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长期 (chángqī) vs 长久 (chángjiǔ) — use 长期以来 to emphasize a continuous state from the past up to now, while 长久 refers more to a long duration without the same implication of ongoing relevance.
Be careful not to confuse 长期以来 with just 'long time' (很久). This idiom is more formal and is often used in written contexts or speeches. It pairs well with verbs indicating a state or condition that has persisted, like '存在' (cúnzài - to exist).
While 长期以来 is not a specific HSK vocabulary word, it uses common characters found in HSK levels 3 and 4. Students should focus on recognizing the components 长 (long) and 期 (period) to understand its meaning better in context with other time-related vocabulary.
Learners often mistakenly use 长期以来 in contexts where a simpler phrase like 很久以来 would suffice. For example, saying '我长期以来在这里工作' (I have been working here for a long time) is correct, but using it in very casual contexts may sound overly formal.
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“ever since a long time ago” in Chinese is长期以来
长期以来 (chángqī yǐlái) refers to a period that extends over a significant duration into the past, often implying that something has been true or relevant for a long time. This idiom is commonly used in discussions about ongoing situations, relationships, or trends that have persisted over the years.
When to use 长期以来
Be careful not to confuse 长期以来 with just 'long time' (很久). This idiom is more formal and is often used in written contexts or speeches. It pairs well with verbs indicating a state or condition that has persisted, like '存在' (cúnzài - to exist).
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长期 (chángqī) vs 长久 (chángjiǔ) — use 长期以来 to emphasize a continuous state from the past up to now, while 长久 refers more to a long duration without the same implication of ongoing relevance.
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Learners often mistakenly use 长期以来 in contexts where a simpler phrase like 很久以来 would suffice. For example, saying '我长期以来在这里工作' (I have been working here for a long time) is correct, but using it in very casual contexts may sound overly formal.
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