久 Stroke Order — How to Write 久
久 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 丿, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
久 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 久:勹
Radical: 丿 + 2 more strokes
久 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- jiǔ
Meanings of 久 in Chinese
1
jiǔ久
For a long time; a long period of time.
好久不见，真是久违了！
Long time no see, it's truly been a while!
Refers to the length or duration of time.
你在这里住了多久了?
How long have you lived here?
Common Words and Phrases with 久
1
a long separation
久别重逢，两位老友紧紧相拥，分享彼此的近况
After a long separation, the two old friends embraced tightly, sharing updates on their recent lives.
2
a prolonged or long-term illness
她因为久病，身体变得很虚弱。
Due to her prolonged illness, her body became very weak.
3
Prolonged illness makes a patient knowledgeable about medical matters and treatment, almost like a doctor.
奶奶虽然不是医生，但因为照顾爷爷多年，久病成医，对各种家庭常见病的症状和治疗方法都很有经验。
Although Grandma is not a doctor, having taken care of Grandpa for many years, she has become an expert due to long illness, and is very experienced with the symptoms and treatments for various common household ailments.
4
to wait for a long time
真抱歉让您久等了，咖啡马上就好
I'm truly sorry for keeping you waiting so long, your coffee will be ready in a moment.
5
in the course of time; as time passes
他每天坚持锻炼，久而久之，身体变得越来越健康。
He insisted on exercising every day, and over time, his body became healthier and healthier.
6
Well-known and highly respected for a long time, often for its quality or excellence.
这款汽车型号因其卓越的性能和可靠性而久负盛名。
This car model has a long-standing reputation for its outstanding performance and reliability.
7
A welcome rain after a long drought, symbolizing great relief or fulfillment after a long period of waiting or difficulty.
经过几个月的努力，终于成功研发出这款新产品，这真是久旱逢甘雨，令人欣喜不已。
After months of hard work, we finally succeeded in developing this new product. It's truly a long-awaited rain after a drought, bringing immense joy.
8
9
long-tested; having undergone much; long-experienced
他们之间的友谊是久经考验的。
Their friendship has stood the test of time.
10
Sophisticated and experienced in the ways of the world; worldly-wise.
他久经世故，所以面对各种复杂局面总能保持冷静。
He is worldly-wise, so he always remains calm when facing various complex situations.
11
for a long, long time; for a long time
雨久久不停，大家开始担心农作物受损
The rain didn't stop for a long time, and everyone began to worry about damage to the crops.
12
Long-neglected or left unused; (of a person, typically a man) single or widowed for an extended period.
这座荒废的寺庙因年久失修而久旷，如今已是残垣断壁，只剩下斑驳的壁画依稀可见。
This abandoned temple has been long-neglected due to years of disrepair, and now consists only of crumbling walls, with only faint traces of its mottled murals still visible.
13
a long separation
多年不见，我们真是久阔了，今日重逢分外高兴。
It's been many years since we last met; we've truly been apart for a long time, and I am especially happy to reunite today.
14
to stay for a long time
她喜欢在这个宁静的小镇久留，享受慢节奏的生活。
She enjoys lingering in this peaceful small town, savoring the slow pace of life.
15
to have long admired or looked forward to meeting someone, often used as a polite expression.
久慕您的大名，今日终得拜访，感到非常荣幸。
I have long admired your reputation, and I am deeply honored to finally visit you today.
16
to accompany for a long time
这只忠诚的狗狗久陪着我度过了许多孤独的时光。
This loyal dog has accompanied me through many lonely times.
More words with 久
- chí持jiǔ久Long-lasting; enduring; protracted.
- liáng良jiǔ久For a long time; for quite a while.
- xú许jiǔ久for a long time; for ages
- lì历jiǔ久Enduring, Long-lasting
- yōu悠jiǔ久long-standing; of long duration
- qián前bù不jiǔ久not long ago; recently
- yóng永jiǔ久Permanent; everlasting; perpetual.
- zhōng终jiǔ久eventually; in the end; ultimately
- nài耐jiǔ久Durable; long-lasting.
- yǒng永jiǔ久cí磁tiě铁permanent magnet
- háo好jiǔ久a long time, for a long time
- hén很jiǔ久a long time, long ago
- jiǔ久wéi违long time no see, long-unseen
- jiú久yuǎn远remote, ancient
- cháng长jiǔ久long-lasting, lasting
- jiǔ久hàn旱long drought, prolonged drought
- jiǔ久jū居reside long, long-term residence
- jiú久yǎng仰I've heard a lot about you., I've long admired you.
- tài太jiǔ久Too long, For too long
- duō多jiǔ久How long
Idioms with 久
- jiǔ久ān安cháng长zhì治Long-term stability and prosperity
- jiǔ久bié别chóng重féng逢reunited after a long separation
- jiǔ久jiǎ假bù不guī归Long borrowed, never returned
- jiǔ久jīng经kǎo考yàn验long-tested and proven reliable
- jiǔ久wén闻dà大míng名Long heard of your great reputation
- dì地jiǔ久tiān天cháng长everlasting as heaven and earth
- jīng经jiǔ久bù不shuāi衰enduring and unfading
- jīng经jiǔ久bù不xī息enduring and unceasing
- kuàng旷rì日chí持jiǔ久long and drawn-out
- kuàng旷rì日cháng长jiǔ久lasting for a very long time
- nián年jiǔ久shī失xiū修dilapidated due to prolonged disuse
- nián年shēn深rì日jiǔ久over the years
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Open the tool →Questions about 久
What does 久 mean in Chinese?
久 (jiǔ) means “For a long time” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 久?
久 is pronounced jiǔ in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 久 have?
久 has 3 strokes.
How do you write 久?
久 is written in 3 strokes, starting from the radical 丿. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 久?
The radical of 久 is 丿.
