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Expressing duration "as long as" with 长达 (chángdá)
Degree & Intensity
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Structure
长达 + Number + Measure Word + Noun
Explanation
The verb 长达 (chángdá) means "as long as" or "lasting up to," used to emphasize the surprising or notable length of a duration or distance. It highlights that something extends to a remarkable degree. Place it before the duration or measurement you want to emphasize.
Examples
这部电影的拍摄过程长达三年。
Zhè bù diànyǐng de pāishè guòchéng chángdá sān nián.
The filming process of this movie lasted as long as three years.
他们排队等了长达五个小时才买到票。
Tāmen páiduì děng le chángdá wǔ gè xiǎoshí cái mǎidào piào.
They waited in line for as long as five hours before they could buy tickets.
这条隧道长达十二公里，是全国最长的。
Zhè tiáo suìdào chángdá shí'èr gōnglǐ, shì quánguó zuìcháng de.
This tunnel is as long as twelve kilometers, making it the longest in the country.