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How do you say I been there for a while in Mandarin?

There are several ways to say "I've been there for a while" in Mandarin, depending on the context and level of formality:

Informal:

* 我在这儿待了好久了 (wǒ zài zhè'er dài le hǎo jiǔ le): This is the most common and informal way to say it. It literally translates to "I've been here for a long time".

* 我在这儿待了一会儿 (wǒ zài zhè'er dài le yī huì'er): This means "I've been here for a while" and is slightly more formal than the previous option.

Formal:

* 我在这儿已经待了一段时间 (wǒ zài zhè'er yǐjīng dài le yī duàn shíjiān): This is a more formal way to say "I've been here for a while". It literally translates to "I have been here for a period of time."

* 我在这儿已经待了很久了 (wǒ zài zhè'er yǐjīng dài le hěn jiǔ le): This is the most formal option, meaning "I have been here for a long time".

Example sentences:

* 我在这儿待了好久了,你还没来吗?(wǒ zài zhè'er dài le hǎo jiǔ le, nǐ hái méi lái ma?) - I've been here for a while, haven't you come yet?

* 我在这儿待了一会儿,就看到了你。(wǒ zài zhè'er dài le yī huì'er, jiù kàn dào le nǐ.) - I was here for a while, and then I saw you.

* 我在这儿已经待了一段时间,感觉就像回到了家。(wǒ zài zhè'er yǐjīng dài le yī duàn shíjiān, gǎnjué jiù xiàng huí dào le jiā.) - I've been here for a while, it feels like home.

Remember to choose the appropriate phrase depending on the context and the person you are talking to.

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