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Chinese
yǐjīng
Meaning: already
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

電影已經開始了,我們快進去吧。
电影已经开始了,我们快进去吧。
The movie has already started; let's go in quickly.
火車已經到站了。
The train has already arrived at the station.
會議已經結束了。
The meeting has already ended.
這種傳統觀念已經過時了。
This traditional concept is already outdated.
這本書的第一版已經賣完了。
The first edition of this book is already sold out.

Usage Notes

Indicates that an action has been completed or a state has been reached earlier than expected.

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