question word HSK 2
how long · how much time
Meaning
多久 is a question word used to ask about duration or length of time. It combines 多 (how much) and 久 (long time) to literally mean 'how long'. It's used when you want to know the amount of time something takes, has taken, or will take.
Usage
多久 is typically used in questions about time duration. It can refer to past, present, or future time periods. Common in everyday conversation when asking about how long activities take, how long someone has been doing something, or how long until something happens. Often appears with 了 when asking about completed actions.
Examples
- 01你学中文学了多久了？?How long have you been studying Chinese?
- 02从这里到机场要多久？?How long does it take to get from here to the airport?
Characters
Common collocations
- 多久一次how often
- 要多久how long does it take
- ...多久了...how long has it been...
- 还要多久how much longer