久已 (jiǔ yǐ) — long since
Définition
Written/literary adverb meaning 'long since' or 'for a long time already' — emphasizes that something has been true for a long time. Use it in formal prose, not everyday speech.
verb
long since
Exemples
- 久已。Tā jiǔ yǐ lí kāi le zhè zuò chéng shì.He left this city long ago.
- 久已。Zhè jiàn shì jiǔ yǐ bú shì mì mì le.This matter has long since ceased to be a secret.
- 久已。Tā men jiǔ yǐ xí guàn le zhè lǐ de shēng huó.They have long since gotten used to life here.
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