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    Expressing 'long' (duration) with 漫长 (màncháng)

    Description & Modification
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    漫长 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    The adjective 漫长 (màncháng) means "long" and specifically describes extended periods of time, emphasizing that something feels prolonged or drawn out. Unlike 长 which is general-purpose, 漫长 carries an emotional nuance suggesting the duration felt slow or enduring. For example, 漫长的等待 means "a long wait."

    Examples

    • 经过漫长的冬天，春天终于来了。

      Jīngguò màncháng de dōngtiān, chūntiān zhōngyú lái le.

      After a long winter, spring has finally arrived.

    • 这是一段漫长的等待，但结果很好。

      Zhè shì yí duàn màncháng de děngdài, dàn jiéguǒ hěn hǎo.

      It was a long wait, but the result was good.

    • 漫长的旅途让大家都很疲惫。

      Màncháng de lǚtú ràng dàjiā dōu hěn píbèi.

      The long journey left everyone exhausted.

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