đã lâu

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The Vietnamese phrase "đã lâu" means "a long time ago" or "long ago" in English. It is an adverb used to describe an event or a situation that happened a significant amount of time in the past.

Usage Instructions:

• "Đã lâu" can be used to indicate that something has not happened recently or to refer to a past event.
• It often appears in sentences that talk about memories, experiences, or the time elapsed since something occurred.

Example:

1. Simple Example:

   • "Tôi đã lâu không gặp bạn."
   • (I haven’t seen you in a long time.)

2. Contextual Example:

   • "Chúng ta đã lâu không đi du lịch cùng nhau."
   • (We haven’t traveled together in a long time.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "đã lâu" to express nostalgia or reflect on how much time has passed.
• It can also be combined with other time-related words to provide more context, such as "đã rất lâu" (a very long time ago).

Word Variants:

• "Lâu" alone means "long" and can also be used in various phrases to indicate duration.
• "Gần đây" (recently) is the opposite of "đã lâu."

Different Meanings:

• While "đã lâu" primarily refers to time, it can imply emotional weight, such as missing someone or longing for past experiences.

Synonyms:

• "Lâu rồi" (long ago) - another way to say "a long time ago."
• "Thời gian dài" (a long time) - referring to a long period but used differently in sentences.

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adverb

1. long ago; a long time ago