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太久
tài jiǔ
Description
我们用"太久"来说时间过得太长了。
We use "太久" to say that a period of time has been too long.
比如等一个人等了很长时间，你就可以说"太久了"。
For example, if you wait a long time for someone, you can say "太久了".
Meanings
太久tài jiǔ
too long (a time)
我等了太久，很累。
I've waited too long and I'm very tired.
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Notes
- Etymology
太 (too) + 久 (long time), meaning an excessive length of time.
- Nuance
久 refers to duration; 长 can describe length in general, while 太久 stresses excess.
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