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很久
hěn jiǔ
a long time
我没见过他很久了。
I haven't seen him in a long time.
general
A long period of time; a significant amount of time that has passed.
我们很久没联系了。
We haven't been in touch for a long time.
他很久没来学校了。
He hasn't come to school in a long time.
This phrase is commonly used to describe the passage of time, often in the context of not seeing or doing something for an extended period.
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Common Usage
This phrase is often used with '没' (haven't) to describe something that hasn't happened in a long time.
Gold Rule
Negative Context
Very often used in negative sentences to describe the absence of something over a long period.
Word Origin
Composed of '很' (very) and '久' (long time), emphasizing the length of time.
Usage Notes
Often used in negative sentences or questions to express the passage of time without a specific event occurring.
Word Breakdown
很
very
adverb久
long time
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