久
Meaning:
long ago; a long time
HSK 1
Frequency:
#96
Pinyin:
jiǔ
Strokes:
3
Radical:
丿
How to Write 久 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
3
About "久" in Chinese
The Chinese character 久 (jiǔ) means "long ago; a long time". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 久 include: N久, 不久, 久久.
📚 Words and Phrases with 久
Common words containing this character
N久
a very long time (etymology: in mathematics, n represents an arbitrarily large number)
HSK 2
不久
not long (after)
HSK 2
久久
for a very long time
HSK 2
久久
for a very long time
HSK 2
多久
(of time) how long?
HSK 2
好久
quite a while
HSK 2
已久
already a long time
HSK 2
恒久
constant
HSK 2
悠久
long (tradition, history etc)
HSK 2
持久
lasting
HSK 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "久"?
- The pinyin is jiǔ
- How many strokes does "久" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "久" mean?
- long ago; a long time
- What is the radical of "久"?
- The radical is "丿"