How to Say ‘A long time’ in Simplified Chinese
好久
hǎo jiǔ
[haow jyoh]
Phrase Breakdown
好
hǎo
[haow]
good; very
In 好久, 好 adds emphasis, making the phrase mean 'a long time.'
我们好久没见了。
We haven't seen each other for a long time.
久
jiǔ
[jyoh]
long time
久 means 'long-lasting' or 'for a long time.' In 好久, it refers to a long period.
我等了好久。
I waited for a long time.
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