adjective, descriptive, noun, verb, place name, adverb · of great extent in space or time; length

这条绳子有五米长。

verb · to grow or develop

这孩子今年长得很快，个头已经超过他爸爸了。

verb, adjective · to have the appearance of; to look (like). Often used in questions about physical appearance.

他长什么样？

noun, idiom · strong point; to be good at something

人各有所长，我们不应该随便轻视他人。

noun · chief, head, or elder

身为一校之长，他每天都要处理许多校务。

verb · to increase or enhance

出外旅游可以长见识。

noun · surplus; extra; spare

他生活简朴，身无长物。

noun · the elected head of a neighborhood or village administrative unit in Taiwan.

这位里长非常关心社区的发展。