Meaning and Usage
"长久" (chángjiǔ) is an adjective or adverb meaning "lasting a long time" or "long-term." It often describes something enduring or permanent, such as relationships, solutions, or periods of time.
Common Collocations
- 长久的友谊: long-lasting friendship
- 长久的解决方案: long-term solution
- 长久以来: for a long time
Usage Notes
"长久" emphasizes duration and stability. It is more formal and literary than simply saying "很久" (a long time). It is often used in written or formal spoken Chinese.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse "长久" with "永久" (yǒngjiǔ), which means "permanent" or "forever." "长久" implies a long duration but not necessarily forever.
Meaning and Usage
"长久" (chángjiǔ) is an adjective or adverb meaning "lasting a long time" or "long-term." It often describes something enduring or permanent, such as relationships, solutions, or periods of time.
Common Collocations
- 长久的友谊: long-lasting friendship
- 长久的解决方案: long-term solution
- 长久以来: for a long time
Usage Notes
"长久" emphasizes duration and stability. It is more formal and literary than simply saying "很久" (a long time). It is often used in written or formal spoken Chinese.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse "长久" with "永久" (yǒngjiǔ), which means "permanent" or "forever." "长久" implies a long duration but not necessarily forever.
Meaning and Usage
"长久" (chángjiǔ) is an adjective or adverb meaning "lasting a long time" or "long-term." It often describes something enduring or permanent, such as relationships, solutions, or periods of time.
Common Collocations
- 长久的友谊: long-lasting friendship
- 长久的解决方案: long-term solution
- 长久以来: for a long time
Usage Notes
"长久" emphasizes duration and stability. It is more formal and literary than simply saying "很久" (a long time). It is often used in written or formal spoken Chinese.
Avoiding Confusion
Do not confuse "长久" with "永久" (yǒngjiǔ), which means "permanent" or "forever." "长久" implies a long duration but not necessarily forever.