不久 bùjiǔ not long (after)
not long (after); before too long; soon; soon after
How to remember 不久: 不 not + 久 long time = not long (after).
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How it is used
- Soon / before long - 不久以后 (bùjiǔ yǐhòu) soon after, 他不久就回来了 (tā bùjiǔ jiù huílái le) he came back before long.
- Refers to a short span of time, past or future. Often 不久前 (bùjiǔ qián) not long ago vs 不久后 (bùjiǔ hòu) soon; don't use it for physical distance.
Example sentences
- 可能不久会见你 Kěnéng bùjiǔ huìjiàn nǐMaybe I'll see you later.
- 不久就要吃正餐了。 Bùjiǔ jiùyào chī zhèngcān le.It'll soon be time for dinner.
- 我确定你不久就回来。 Wǒ quèdìng nǐ bùjiǔ jiù huílái.I'm sure you'll be back before long.