"Long time not seen."

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Nightmare85

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Hello,
I've heard several versions so far:
Long time no see.
Long time not see.


Is my version wrong:
Long time not seen. :?:

(We have not seen each other a long time.)

Cheers!
 

bhaisahab

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I believe "long time no see" is a direct translation from Chinese.
 

Nightmare85

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Wow, I guess it is impossible to know such things as a normal learner :)

Thanks guys!

Cheers!
 
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