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    Asking "how long" with 多久 (duōjiǔ) for duration

    HSK 3
    Questions
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Subject + Verb + 多久

    Explanation

    多久 (duōjiǔ) is used to ask about the duration of time something takes or has taken. It typically appears at the end of a question or after the verb to inquire about how long an action lasts.

    Examples

    • 从这里到机场要多久？

      Cóng zhèlǐ dào jīchǎng yào duōjiǔ?

      How long does it take to get to the airport from here?

    • 你学中文学了多久了？

      Nǐ xué Zhōngwén xué le duōjiǔ le?

      How long have you been studying Chinese?

    • 做这道菜需要多久？

      Zuò zhè dào cài xūyào duōjiǔ?

      How long does it take to make this dish?

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