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How to say "Long time no see" in Chinese

好久不见

hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn

Literal: "very long not see"

Pronunciation tip: "haow jyo boo jyen"

✎Example Sentences

好久不见！你最近怎么样？

Hǎo jiǔ bú jiàn! Nǐ zuìjìn zěnme yàng?

Long time no see! How have you been?

💡Cultural Note

This phrase originated from Chinese Pidgin English and entered English usage.

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