Chinese
jìnniánlái
Meaning: in recent years
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Example sentences

近年來,這座城市的環境有了很大的改善。
近年来,这座城市的环境有了很大的改善。
In recent years, the environment of this city has improved significantly.
這個城市的旅遊業近年來發展得非常蓬勃。
The tourism industry in this city has developed very vigorously in recent years.
近年來物價持續上漲,生活壓力越來越大。
Prices have been rising continuously in recent years, and the pressure of life is getting greater.
近年來,全球掀起了一股人工智慧的熱潮。
In recent years, a global craze for artificial intelligence has emerged.
近年來,少油減糖的飲食觀念非常盛行。
In recent years, the concept of a low-oil and low-sugar diet has become very prevalent.

Usage Notes

Used to describe a period of time covering the last few years up to the present.

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