Definition
近年来 (jìn nián lái) means 'in recent years' — it refers specifically to the past few years up to the present. It differs from 多年来 (duō nián lái, 'over the years', implying many years) and 长期以来 (cháng qī yǐ lái, 'for a long time', emphasizing an extended duration) in that 近年来 is more limited and precise in time range.
phrase
in recent yearsfor the past few years
Examples
- 近年来，。jìn nián lái, Zhōngguó de jīngjì fāzhǎn hěn kuài.In recent years, China's economy has developed very quickly.
- 近年来，。jìn nián lái, yuè lái yuè duō de rén kāishǐ xuéxí Hànyǔ.In recent years, more and more people have started learning Chinese.
- 近年来，。jìn nián lái, wǒ de jiāxiāng fāshēng le hěn duō biànhuà.In recent years, my hometown has undergone many changes.
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