Chinese

Meaning: already
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

已

Example sentences

He has already left.
他決定向大眾公開這個隱藏已久的秘密。
他决定向大众公开这个隐藏已久的秘密。
He decided to reveal this long-hidden secret to the public.
這項傳統技術在民間流傳已久。
这项传统技术在民间流传已久。
This traditional technique has been passed down among the people for a long time.
隨着科技的進步,許多繁重的體力勞動已被機械取代。
随着科技的进步,许多繁重的体力劳动已被机械取代。
With the advancement of science and technology, many heavy physical labors have been replaced by machinery.
截至目前為止,該項目的累計捐款已超過一千萬。
截至目前为止,该项目的累计捐款已超过一千万。
As of now, the total donations for this project have exceeded ten million.
這個古老的傳說在民間流傳已久。
这个古老的传说在民间流传已久。
This ancient legend has been circulating among the people for a long time.
他的行為恐已觸犯法律。
他的行为恐已触犯法律。
His behavior, I fear, has already broken the law.
大軍已在國境線上集結,隨時準備發動總攻。
大军已在国境线上集结,随时准备发动总攻。
A large army has gathered on the border, ready to launch a general offensive at any time.
他在公家機關任職已有十年的時間。
他在公家机关任职已有十年的时间。
He has been serving in a government agency for ten years.
該項目自啟動迄今已超過三年。
该项目自启动迄今已超过三年。
The project has exceeded three years since its launch until now.

Usage Notes

Indicates that an action has already occurred. Often used in the compound '已經' (already).

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