What does 一长一短 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 一长一短 (yī cháng yī duǎn) translates to "talking endlessly; long-winded". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 7-9).

How do you pronounce 一长一短 in Pinyin?

The character 一长一短 is pronounced "yī cháng yī duǎn" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 一长一短?

一长一短 is categorized under Level 7-9 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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一长一短

yī cháng yī duǎn

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English Meaning

talking endlessly; long-winded

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