HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
久 — long (time)
- Reading
- jiǔ
- Meaning
- long (time)
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
久 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is jiǔ and it means long (time). To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
久 appears in everyday chinese words such as 久 (long (time)), 不久 (soon; not long after) and 好久 (a long time).
Chinese words containing 久
Frequently asked questions
What does 久 mean in Chinese?
久 means long (time) in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 久 read?
久 is read jiǔ. Reading it inside real words — 久 and 不久 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 久 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 久 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 久 in a word?
A common word containing 久 is 久 (jiǔ) — "long (time)". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 久 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 久 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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