长 cháng
long (length/time) / zhǎng = to grow
长 (cháng) means "long (length/time) / zhǎng = to grow" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 长
头发
tóufa
hair
儿子
érzi
son
孩子
háizi
child / kid
一年
yì nián
one year
裙子
qúnzi
skirt
胡子
húzi
beard / mustache
知识
zhīshi
knowledge
Frequently asked questions
What does 长 (cháng) mean in Chinese?
长 (cháng) means "long (length/time) / zhǎng = to grow" in Chinese. 长 (cháng) means "long (length/time) / zhǎng = to grow" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 长 in a sentence?
Use 长 (cháng) the way you would use "long (length/time) / zhǎng = to grow" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What is the difference between 长 (cháng) and 大 (dà)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 长 means "long (length/time) / zhǎng = to grow"; 大 means "big / large / great / major". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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Why this concept matters
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