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久
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Common words with 久
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 久 | jiǔ | (long) time; (long) duration of time |
| 悠久 | yōu jiǔ | long (tradition, history etc) |
| 持久 | chí jiǔ | lasting; enduring |
| 不久 | bù jiǔ | not long (after); before too long |
| 多久 | duō jiǔ | (of time) how long?; (not) a long time |
| 好久 | hǎo jiǔ | quite a while |
| 长久 | cháng jiǔ | (for a) long time |
| 经久不息 | jīng jiǔ bù xī | prolonged (applause, cheering etc) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 久 have?
久 has 3 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 久?
The pinyin for 久 is jiǔ. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄐㄧㄡˇ.
What does 久 mean in Chinese?
久 means: (long) time; (long) duration of time. It appears in common words such as 久、悠久、持久.