Used as a question to ask about the length of time.

before long; in the near future; soon after

a long time; for a long time; also used in questions to ask "how long?"

lasting for a long time; enduring; permanent; for a long period

recently; a short while ago

lasting; enduring; protracted; continuing for a long time

recently; not long before; a short while ago

permanent; perpetual; everlasting; lasting forever

for a long time already; already a long time

long-standing; established; long in time. Typically describes tradition, history, or culture.

for a long time; for ages

(polite) a courtesy phrase used when meeting again after a long period of separation

for a long, long time; after a considerable period of time

to wait for a long time; often used politely to apologize for making someone wait

common greeting used when meeting someone after a long period of time

(literary) a good while; a long time

the state or quality of being permanent; perpetuity; eternity

(idiom) enduring and unchanging like the heavens and the earth; often used to describe eternal love or friendship

in the course of time; over a long period of time

remote in time; far back in the past

A polite expression used when meeting someone for the first time, meaning "I have long looked forward to meeting you."

in the course of time; with the passage of time

To have been the case or been going on for a long time; of long standing.

to experience or undergo the passage of a long period of time, often used before a negative to indicate a state that has persisted

a long period of social peace and political stability, specifically regarding the governance of a country

constant; persistent; eternal; enduring for a long time

A war of long duration or a war of attrition; often a strategy used by a weaker side to gradually weaken the enemy over time.

to stay or remain at a place for an extended period

durable; long-lasting; able to withstand wear or use for a long time

worn-out and in a state of disrepair because it has not been maintained or repaired for many years; typically used for buildings or infrastructure

to last for a long time; to endure through the ages

protracted; prolonged; lasting for a long time or taking a long time due to delay

to have long experience of something; to have gone through something many times or for a long period

durability; endurance; ruggedness; firmness

a long-term illness; a chronic condition or a sickness that one has suffered from for a long time

(idiom) continuing for a long time without stopping; used typically to describe applause or cheering

enduring as long as the world lasts; used to describe eternal friendship or love; also written [[天长地久|天長地久|tian1 chang2 di4 jiu3]]

to have long enjoyed a great reputation; to be well-known for a long time

long ago; long since; indicates that something already happened or appeared a long time in the past

a long-term plan; a permanent solution

well tested over a long period of time; proven through long experience

To be separated for a long time; a long period of separation

lasting a long time; enduring; perennial

after a long time has passed; over a long period of time

to meet again after being apart for a long time

Kubo (Japanese surname)

(polite) a set phrase used when meeting someone for the first time, meaning 'I have heard of your great reputation for a long time'

Time reveals a person's true character; as time goes on, you eventually see the good or evil in someone.

durable; never-ending; standing the test of time