(long) time
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
jiǔ
(long) time
bù jiǔ
not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after
hǎo jiǔ
quite a while
cháng jiǔ
long-time; long-term; lasting; enduring; permanent; for a long time
jiǔ yuǎn
old; ancient; far away
yōu jiǔ
long (tradition, history etc)
chí jiǔ
lasting; enduring; persistent; permanent
COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
A verified component breakdown for 久 is not available yet. Focus on its 3-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “jiǔ” while practicing.
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Say “jiǔ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 久
bù jiǔ
not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after
hǎo jiǔ
quite a while
cháng jiǔ
long-time; long-term; lasting; enduring; permanent; for a long time
jiǔ yuǎn
old; ancient; far away
yōu jiǔ
long (tradition, history etc)
chí jiǔ
lasting; enduring; persistent; permanent
IN CONTEXT
这个字是“久”。
Zhège zì shì “jiǔ”.
This character is “久”.
我正在学习“久”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “jiǔ” zì.
I am learning the character “久”.
请写一遍“久”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “jiǔ”.
Please write “久” once.
久 is written with 3 strokes.
久 (jiǔ) means (long) time.
The radical of 久 is 丿, associated with Not yet classified.