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Chinese
céngjīng
Meaning: once; previously
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

我曾經去過中國。
我曾经去过中国。
I have been to China before.
這個國家曾經是一個強大的王國。
This country was once a powerful kingdom.
人類曾經成功登上月球。
Humans once successfully landed on the moon.
他們曾經是戀人,但現在只是普通朋友。
They were once lovers, but now they are just ordinary friends.
那個曾經輝煌的貴族家族現在已經沒落了。
That once glorious noble family has now declined.

Usage Notes

Indicates that an action or state existed in the past.

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