久违

jiǔ wéi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. (haven't done sth) for a long time
2. a long time since we last met

Word relationships

Related words

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• 别来无恙 bié lái wú yàng 别来无恙 bié lái wú yàng (literary) I trust you have been well since we last met A formal way to greet someone after a long separation.: (literary) I trust you have been well since we last met

Synonyms

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• 好久不见 hǎo jiǔ bu jiàn 好久不见 hǎo jiǔ bu jiàn long time no see Used when greeting someone after a long time.: long time no see

Usage notes

Formality

久违 is a formal and literary expression, not used in casual daily conversation.

Example Sentences

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久违 了，老友！

Long time no see, old friend!

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Child Words of 久违

• 久 久 jiǔ: (long) time
• 违 违 wéi: to disobey