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已 (yǐ) — already (formal, written)

Definition

Formal, written-Chinese adverb for 'already' — almost always paired with 经 as 已经 in speech. Use 已经 in everyday talk; save 已 for formal writing.

adverb
already (formal, written)
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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