久 (jiǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 久 (jiǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 久 (jiǔ) means "A long time.". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 丿.

Q: How do you write 久 stroke by stroke?

久 has 3 strokes. The radical is 丿. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 久 and 丹?

久 (jiǔ) and 丹 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 久?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 丿. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 久?

Common words containing 久 include: 好久 (hǎo jiǔ) — a long time; 多久 (duō jiǔ) — How long.; 很久 (hěn jiǔ) — a long time.

How to Write 久

The character 久 (jiǔ) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 丿 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

久 is pronounced jiǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means A long time..

As an HSK Level 2 character, 久 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 久

好久 hǎo jiǔ

a long time

多久 duō jiǔ

How long.

很久 hěn jiǔ

a long time

Example Sentences

好久不见！

hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn

Long time no see!

你等了多久？

nǐ děng le duō jiǔ

How long have you been waiting?

我等了很久他才来。

wǒ děng le hěn jiǔ tā cái lái 。

I waited for a long time before he arrived.

Similar Characters

丹 dān

丿 piě

乂 yì

Practice Writing 久 (jiǔ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 久

What does 久 (jiǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 久 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 久 and 丹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 久?

What common words use 久?

How to Write 久 (jiǔ)