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Useful Chinese Phrase for Daily Life: 好久不见!
Hi everyone 👋
Today I want to share a very common Chinese phrase: 好久不见 (hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn)
Meaning:
Long time no see!
When to use:
• When you meet a friend you haven’t seen for a while
• In casual and formal situations
Example:
A: 嗨!好久不见!最近怎么样?
(Hi! Long time no see! How are you lately?)
B: 我很好,谢谢!你呢?
(I’m good, thank you! And you?)
Pronunciation tip:
• 好 (hǎo) = 3rd tone
• 久 (jiǔ) = 3rd tone
• 不 (bú) = 2nd tone (changes before 3rd tone)
• 见 (jiàn) = 4th tone
Practice this sentence and try using it! 😊
Apr 8, 2026 7:27 AM
Vivian
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), English
Learning Language
Chinese (Cantonese)
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