不久

不久 means 'not long' or 'soon', typically used to indicate that something will happen in a short period of time. It often implies a near future, but not immediately.

The character 不 (bù) means 'not,' and 久 (jiǔ) means 'long.' Together, they form a negation of 'long,' meaning 'not long' or 'soon.' This structure is common in Chinese, where negative phrases are often used to express contrasts or expectations.

不久 is frequently used in daily conversation to describe events that will occur shortly, such as arriving home, finishing work, or receiving a response. It is also used in more formal contexts, like news reports or literature, to convey urgency or anticipation.