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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
长达chángdáto extend as long asHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #66051, Very Hard
长达chángdáto lengthen out toHSK 7, unknown, 10 strokes, rank #66051, Very Hard
chángdá(chang2da2)chang da T2
  1. 1to extend as long as
  2. 2to lengthen out to
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March 24, 2026

长达(長達)chángdá(chang2da2)

长达 (cháng dá) means 'to extend as long as' or 'to lengthen out to.' It is commonly used to describe the duration of time or the physical length of an object. This term often appears in formal contexts, such as reports or discussions about distances, timeframes, or measurements.

Strokes10Frequency#66051DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of time and space is often emphasized, especially in literature and poetry. The term 长达 reflects this cultural appreciation for extensive durations or distances, which can symbolize endurance or significance.

Memory tip

Imagine a long river (长) that stretches and extends (达) across the land. The character 长 looks like a long line, while 达 suggests reaching out, helping you remember that it relates to extending something over a distance.

Meanings of 长达

chángdá(chang2da2)
1to extend as long as
2to lengthen out to
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About 长达

长达Simplified
長達Traditional
10Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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长久 (chángjiǔ) - use 长达 for specific measurable lengths or durations, while 长久 emphasizes the quality of being long-lasting.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 长达 with other similar expressions. It is more formal and specific than just saying '长 (long).' Common collocations include '长达几年' (lasting for several years) or '长达一公里' (extending a kilometer). Note the tones: '长' is second tone and '达' is second tone as well.

HSK Study Tips

Although 长达 is not officially in the HSK vocabulary lists, it fits well with HSK 4 themes that discuss time and distance. Focus on using it in contexts where you describe measurements or durations, which will help reinforce your understanding of related vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 长达 with longer expressions like '持续' (to continue) or use it inappropriately in casual contexts. For example, saying '我长达去商店' (I long go to the store) is incorrect; it should be '我去商店' (I go to the store).

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Component characters

长chánglength
HSK 24 strokes长
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达dáto attain
HSK 36 strokes辶
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How to say to extend as long as in Chinese

“to extend as long as” in Chinese is长达chángdá

长达 (cháng dá) means 'to extend as long as' or 'to lengthen out to.' It is commonly used to describe the duration of time or the physical length of an object. This term often appears in formal contexts, such as reports or discussions about distances, timeframes, or measurements.

When to use 长达

Be careful not to confuse 长达 with other similar expressions. It is more formal and specific than just saying '长 (long).' Common collocations include '长达几年' (lasting for several years) or '长达一公里' (extending a kilometer). Note the tones: '长' is second tone and '达' is second tone as well.

长达 or something close to it

长久 (chángjiǔ) - use 长达 for specific measurable lengths or durations, while 长久 emphasizes the quality of being long-lasting.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 长达 with longer expressions like '持续' (to continue) or use it inappropriately in casual contexts. For example, saying '我长达去商店' (I long go to the store) is incorrect; it should be '我去商店' (I go to the store).

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You can say, '这个项目的时间长达三年' (This project lasts for three years).

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