Chinese

zǎoyǐ
Meaning: long ago; already
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

早
已

Example sentences

He already knew this news long ago.
這場比賽雙方實力懸殊,結果早已註定。
这场比赛双方实力悬殊,结果早已注定。
The strength of both sides in this match is vastly disparate, and the result was decided long ago.
他早已看透了商場上的爾虞我詐,決定退隱山林。
他早已看透了商场上的尔虞我诈,决定退隐山林。
He had long seen through the deceptions in the business world and decided to retire to the mountains.
這種事早已司空見慣了。
这种事早已司空见惯了。
This kind of thing has long been commonplace.
對於這次考試的結果,他早已胸有成竹。
对于这次考试的结果,他早已胸有成竹。
He was already confident about the results of this exam.
他早已把當初的承諾拋在腦後了。
他早已把当初的承诺抛在脑后了。
He has long since put his original promise out of his mind.

Usage Notes

Indicates that an action or state occurred well in the past.

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