已 (yǐ) — already
Definition
已 (yǐ) is a formal, written 'already' used in set phrases (e.g. 已经, 已然) and announcements, not everyday speech. For spoken 'already' use 已经; 既 is a more literary synonym.
adverb
already
Easily confused
Examples
- 。Tā yǐ jīng lái le.He has already come.
- 。Wǒ yǐ jīng chī guò le.I have already eaten.
- 。Wèn tí yǐ jīng jiě jué le.The problem has already been solved.
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