好久
Definition
(adv) A long period of time, often implying something has been or seems prolonged
Examples
“我们好久没见面了，真的很想念你。”
“好久没下雨了，院子里的土都裂开了。”
It hasn't rained in ages, and the dirt in the yard is cracked open.
“我在北京站门口等了你好久。”
I waited for you by Beijing Station for ages.
“这把伞好久没用了，开起来都有点卡。”
This umbrella hasn't been used in a long time, so it opens a little stiffly.
“小王好久才回我一句，手机都快没电了。”
It took Xiao Wang ages to text me back, and my phone was almost dead.
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