What does 久 mean in Chinese?

久 (jiǔ) means "long" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 3.

How do you write 久?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 久 is written.

What is the radical of 久?

Radical information for 久 is being updated.

How many strokes does 久 have?

Stroke count information for 久 is being updated.

What HSK level is 久?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 久 is a character to recognise at HSK 3 and to write by hand at HSK 3.

久 (jiǔ): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

久

jiǔ

long

HSK 3 character

Quick Answer

久 (jiǔ) means "long" with HSK 3 on the new exam.

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Pronunciation

jiǔ

Meaning

Primary: long

Basic info

Pinyin	jiǔ
Meanings	long
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 3, write by hand at HSK 3
Frequency	#491 most common

Example sentences

我等了很久。
Wǒ děng le hěn jiǔ.
I waited for a long time.
From 久 (HSK 3)
中国的茶文化有着悠久的历史，可以追溯到几千年前。
Zhōngguó de chá wénhuà yǒu zhe yōujiǔ de lìshǐ, kěyǐ zhuīsù dào jǐ qiān nián qián.
Chinese tea culture has a long history that can be traced back thousands of years.
From 悠久 (HSK 5)
不久他就会回来了。
Bùjiǔ tā jiù huì huílai le.
He will be back soon.
From 不久 (HSK 3)

Words containing 久

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
久	jiǔ	long	HSK 3
悠久	yōujiǔ	long	HSK 5
不久	bùjiǔ	soon, before long	HSK 3
长久	chángjiǔ	for a long time, long-lasting	HSK 5
持久	chíjiǔ	lasting, enduring	HSK 6

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久

jiǔ