不
久

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The word "不久" is formed by directly combining the character "不", meaning "not", with the character "久", meaning "a long time" or "long duration". This creates a literal meaning of "not long", which functions as an adverbial phrase to indicate "soon" or "before long", deriving its sense from negating the extended time implied by "久".

Example Sentences Hide

他不久就回来了。

Tā bùjiǔ jiù huílái le.

He came back soon.

电影不久就要开始了。

Diànyǐng bùjiǔ jiù yào kāishǐ le.

The movie will start soon.

在不久之后，我们去了公园。

Zài bùjiǔ zhīhòu, wǒmen qùle gōngyuán.

Not long after, we went to the park.

虽然现在很忙，但不久我就会有时间。

Suīrán xiànzài hěn máng, dàn bùjiǔ wǒ jiù huì yǒu shíjiān.

Although I am busy now, I will have time soon.

根据天气预报，不久将有一场暴雨。

Gēnjù tiānqì yùbào, bùjiǔ jiāng yǒu yī chǎng bàoyǔ.

According to the weather forecast, there will be a heavy rain soon.

Word Definition - 不久

bù jiǔ not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after

Individual Character Details

不 bù
久 jiǔ