今非昔比 (jīn fēi xī bǐ) — the present is incomparable to the past; times have changed greatly
Definition
Idiom meaning 'today is no longer like yesterday' — emphasizes that something (a place, standard, or situation) has changed dramatically from the past.
idiom
the present is incomparable to the pasttimes have changed greatly
Examples
- 今非昔比。Zhè ge chéng shì de fā zhǎn zhēn shì jīn fēi xī bǐ.The development of this city is truly beyond compare with the past.
- 今非昔比。Rú jīn wǒ men de shēng huó shuǐ píng yǔ shí nián qián jīn fēi xī bǐ.Now our living standard is completely different from ten years ago.
- ，今非昔比。Hé guò qù xiāng bǐ, xiàn zài de jiào yù tiáo jiàn jīn fēi xī bǐ.Compared with the past, today's educational conditions are worlds apart.
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