以往 (yǐ wǎng) — (noun) the past; former times
Definition
以往 is a written, formal word for 'the past,' more literary than the everyday 以前 or 过去. Use it especially with 以往的 to mean 'former / past' before a noun.
noun
the pastformer times
Examples
- 以往，。yǐ wǎng Rén men méi yǒu shǒu jī, xiàn zài rén rén dōu yǒu.In the past people didn't have cell phones; now everyone has one.
- 以往。yǐ wǎng De jīng yàn néng bāng zhù wǒ men bì miǎn cuò wù.Past experience can help us avoid mistakes.
- 以往，。yǐ wǎng Wǒ bù xǐ huan yùn dòng, xiàn zài měi tiān pǎo bù.I used to not like exercise; now I run every day.
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