久仰

jiǔ yǎng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. honorific: I've long looked forward to meeting you.
2. It's an honor to meet you at last.

Word relationships

Related words

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• 久闻大名 jiǔ wén dà míng 久闻大名 jiǔ wén dà míng your name has been known to me for a long time (polite) Both express long-standing admiration before meeting someone, used in formal or polite settings.: your name has been known to me for a long time (polite)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Cannot be used as a general greeting like 你好; only appropriate when you genuinely have long-standing admiration.

Formality

Used in formal or polite contexts when meeting someone you have heard about for a long time; overly deferential for casual encounters.

Example Sentences

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久仰 大名，今天终于见到您了。

I have long heard of your great name; I finally meet you today.

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Words Containing 久仰

• 久仰大名 久仰大名 jiǔ yǎng dà míng: I have been looking forward to meeting you for a long time (idiom)

Child Words of 久仰

• 久 久 jiǔ: (long) time
• 仰 仰 yǎng: to face upward