Definition
久而久之 is a fixed four-character expression meaning 'as time passes, gradually.' It functions adverbially, typically placed at the beginning of a clause or sentence to describe a process that develops slowly over time. The literal translation 'long and then long of it' is misleading — treat it as a single unit meaning 'over time.'
f.e.
gradually over timeas time passes
Examples
- 久而久之，。jiǔ ér jiǔ zhī, nǐ huì fāxiàn zhèlǐ de hǎochù.As time passes, you'll discover the benefits of this place.
- ，久而久之。Tā měitiān liànxí, jiǔ ér jiǔ zhī jiù chéng le zhuānjiā.He practiced every day, and gradually became an expert.
- 久而久之，。jiǔ ér jiǔ zhī, tāmen zhījiān de wùhuì mànmàn xiāochú le.As time went on, the misunderstanding between them gradually cleared up.
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