长
long; length; strong point; be good at
Meanings
6 senses · 24 examplesadjective
long; far in distance or time
Can describe both physical space and time duration.
This road is very long, it takes an hour to walk the whole distance.
Long willow branches droop down to the calm lake surface.
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Long days and short nights in summer are a obvious climate feature.
Longevity is a life state that many people yearn for.
This meeting lasted for a very long time, and everyone was a bit tired.
noun
length; linear measurement
Used to refer to the specific measurement of how long something is.
The length of the classroom is about ten meters.
The railway bridge of Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge has a total length of 6772 meters.
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The width of this fabric is shorter than its length.
Architects need to accurately calculate the length and height of buildings.
The length of this rope is just enough for us to tie up the package.
noun
strong point; advantage; specialty
Refers to one's strengths or good qualities.
Everyone has their own specialties and advantages.
We should learn to draw on others' strong points to make up for our own shortcomings.
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He has a specific skill in painting.
We should bring out each person's strengths in team collaboration.
This teaching method makes full use of students' strengths.
verb
be good at; specialize in
Followed by a noun or verb phrase indicating the skill.
He is good at writing and often publishes articles in newspapers and magazines.
This coach is skilled at training sprinters.
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She is good at communication and very suitable for customer service work.
This veteran Chinese medicine doctor specializes in treating chronic diseases.
My younger brother is good at math and often wins awards in competitions.
adjective
surplus; extra; leftover
archaicThis usage is an old pronunciation, now rarely used in modern standard Mandarin.
In ancient times, warehouses often stored surplus goods for emergencies.
He distributed the surplus grain to poor villagers.
proper noun
surname Chang
A common Chinese surname.
Teacher Chang is our Chinese teacher.
Chang Xiaoming is my classmate.