long separation; part for a long time
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to be separated for a long time; to have not seen each other for years
formalOften used in formal or written contexts to describe parting from friends, relatives, or places for an extended period, often with sentimental overtones.
Kuò阔
bié别
duō多
nián年
，
lǎo老
tóng同
xué学
chóng重
féng逢
gé格
wài外
jī激
dòng动
。
Having been separated for many years, the old classmates were exceptionally excited to reunite.
Tā他
zhōng终
yú于
huí回
dào到
le了
kuò阔
bié别
yǐ已
jiǔ久
de的
gù故
xiāng乡
。
He finally returned to his hometown, which he had left long ago.
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Wǒ我
men们
kuò阔
bié别
le了
zhěng整
zhěng整
shí十
nián年
。
We have been apart for a full ten years.
Kuò阔
bié别
duō多
nián年
，
zhè这
lǐ里
de的
biàn变
huà化
zhēn真
dà大
。
After many years of absence, the changes here are immense.