由来已久 (yóu lái yǐ jiǔ) — to be of long standing, to have existed for a long time
Definition
A four-character idiom meaning something has existed for a long time. Refers to the origin of a custom, tradition, or situation that goes far back in time.
idiom
to be of long standingto have existed for a long time
Examples
- 由来已久。Zhè zhǒng chuán tǒng yóu lái yǐ jiǔ.This tradition has existed for a long time.
- 由来已久，。Liǎng guó de yǒu hǎo guān xì yóu lái yǐ jiǔ, bù róng yì gǎi biàn.The friendly relations between the two countries are long-standing and not easily changed.
- 由来已久，。Zhè ge chuán shuō yóu lái yǐ jiǔ, dàn zhī dào de rén bìng bù duō.This legend has been around for a long time, but not many people know about it.
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