Use '长' (cháng) to describe things that are long in distance, duration, or extent.
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- Describes length in space or time.
- Used as an adjective.
- Basic word for 'long'.
Overview
“长”是一个非常基础和常用的中文形容词，主要用来描述空间上的距离远或时间上的跨度久。它的基本含义是“long”。在A2级别，学习者会接触到它在描述物体长度、距离、时间长度等方面的基本用法。
“长”通常直接放在名词前面作定语，或者用在“是”或“很”等词后面作谓语。例如，“长长的头发”（定语），“这条路很长”（谓语）。它也可以用来构成一些固定搭配，如“长城”、“长跑”等。
在日常生活中，“长”经常用于描述：
**抽象概念**：如“这真是一段漫长的旅程”，“他的话很长（指话多）”。
在A2级别，与“长”最常比较的是“短”（short）。“长”和“短”是对立的形容词，用于描述长度或时间的不同程度。
例如：
- 这条路很长，那条路很短。
- 等待时间很长，但很快就结束了，时间不短。
此外，还有一些表示“长”的近义词，但用法和侧重点不同，在A2阶段可能不会深入涉及，如“久”（主要用于时间，如“很久”）、“远”（主要用于空间距离）。但“长”是最基础和通用的词。
Beispiele
这条路很长，我们要走一个小时。
everydayThis road is very long; we need to walk for an hour.
他有一头长长的黑发。
descriptiveHe has a head of long, black hair.
等待的时间太长了！
informalThe waiting time is too long!
长城是中国古代一项伟大的工程。
general knowledgeThe Great Wall is a great project of ancient China.
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
很长
very long
太长
too long
长久
long time
Wird oft verwechselt mit
The character '长' has two main pronunciations and meanings. 'Cháng' is an adjective meaning 'long'. 'Zhǎng' is a verb meaning 'to grow' or 'to increase', or a noun meaning 'chief' or 'elder'. Context and pronunciation are crucial for differentiation.
Grammatikmuster
How to Use It
Nutzungshinweise
This is a very common and basic adjective. It can be used predicatively (e.g., '很长') or attributively (e.g., '长长的头发'). Pay attention to the tone mark as '长' can also mean 'to grow' (zhǎng).
Häufige Fehler
Learners might confuse '长' (cháng) with '长' (zhǎng). Ensure you are using the correct pronunciation and context for 'long'. Avoid using '长' for abstract concepts where other words might be more appropriate in higher levels.
Tips
Think 'long' for distance and time
Remember '长' (cháng) for anything that stretches far or lasts a while. It's a fundamental descriptor.
Don't confuse with 'zhǎng'
Be careful not to confuse '长' (cháng) meaning 'long' with '长' (zhǎng) meaning 'to grow' or 'chief'. Pronunciation and context are key.
The Great Wall is 'Long'
The famous Chinese landmark, the Great Wall, is called '长城' (Chángchéng), literally 'Long Wall', highlighting its immense length.
Wortherkunft
The character '长' originates from an ancient pictograph depicting a person with a long beard, symbolizing age and length. Over time, it evolved to represent the concept of 'long' in both space and time.
Kultureller Kontext
The concept of 'long' is significant in Chinese culture, often associated with longevity, endurance, and history, as seen in phrases like '长命百岁' (live a long life) and historical landmarks like the Great Wall.
Merkhilfe
Visualize a 'long' road stretching out and remember the pronunciation 'cháng' sounds like 'change' - a long journey involves many changes.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 Fragen“长”表示距离或时间跨度大，“短”表示距离或时间跨度小。它们是反义词，常用来对比。
“长”可以放在名词前面作定语（如“长城”），也可以用在“是”或“很”后面作谓语（如“路很长”）。
“长”还可以形容时间（如“长假”），或者引申为话多（如“说得太长了”），但基础用法是描述长度和时间。
“长”的标准发音是 cháng，声调是第二声。
Teste dich selbst
这条河非常______。
这里需要一个词来形容河流的长度，‘长’是最合适的。
Which sentence correctly uses '长'?
“长”用于描述头发的长度，表示头发很长。
请用“路”，“很”，“长”组成一个句子。
这是描述道路长度的标准句式结构。
Ergebnis: /3
Summary
Use '长' (cháng) to describe things that are long in distance, duration, or extent.
- Describes length in space or time.
- Used as an adjective.
- Basic word for 'long'.
Think 'long' for distance and time
Remember '长' (cháng) for anything that stretches far or lasts a while. It's a fundamental descriptor.
Don't confuse with 'zhǎng'
Be careful not to confuse '长' (cháng) meaning 'long' with '长' (zhǎng) meaning 'to grow' or 'chief'. Pronunciation and context are key.
The Great Wall is 'Long'
The famous Chinese landmark, the Great Wall, is called '长城' (Chángchéng), literally 'Long Wall', highlighting its immense length.
Beispiele
4 von 4这条路很长，我们要走一个小时。
This road is very long; we need to walk for an hour.
他有一头长长的黑发。
He has a head of long, black hair.
等待的时间太长了！
The waiting time is too long!
长城是中国古代一项伟大的工程。
The Great Wall is a great project of ancient China.
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