时量补语（2） the time—measure complement (2)

In a sentence with a time—measure complement, if the particle “了” is both after the verb and at the end of the sentence, it means that the action is still continuing. Compare the following:
(我)已经画了11年了。（I have been drawing for 11 years.）
(the practice of drawing is still continuing)
(我)已经画了11年 (I have drawn for 11 years.)
(this does not indicate whether or not the practice of drawing is continuing at present.)
If the verb In a sentence with a time—measure complement takes an object, the time—measure complement can also be placed between the verb and the object. The particle “的”can be inserted between time—measure complement and the object.



V + Time—measure complement + （的） + O

你要 听 多长时间  的 音乐？
我要 听 半小时    的 音乐。
你 学了 多长时间  的 汉语?
我 学了 两年      的 汉语。
你 看了 多长时间  的 画儿 了？
我 看了 一个半小时的 画儿 了。
Note: If the object is a personal pronoun, it cannot be placed after the time—measure complement. We cannot say: 我等了一个小时的他。“