久已 (jiǔ yǐ) — long since

Definizione

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

Esempi

  • 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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