Definitions
(adjective)
long time; lasting
Etymology
Depicts an arrow nock. The nock is the part of an arrow that is held against the bowstring before being launched. Same origin as 氒. The current meaning is a phonetic loan.
About
The character 久, representing a long duration, originated from an early pictorial concept of enduring or lingering over time, with its structure gradually simplifying into the present form composed of two strokes. Etymologically linked to the idea of persistence, its meaning has consistently focused on extended time throughout its history, and it functions as a simple, indivisible character in contemporary writing without additional compositional elements.
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他等了很久。
我们不久就要搬家。
这场会议开了很久。
久坐不利于血液循环。
他们的合作持久而稳定。
这个问题困扰了我很久。
久别之后，她变化很大。
这种油漆具有优异的耐久性。