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已经

yǐjīng

Description

“已经”用来说事情在现在或过去的某个时候完成了。

"已经" is used to say that something was completed at some time in the present or past.

它常常和“了”一起用,表示时间比想的要早或已经到了。

It is often used together with "了" to indicate that the time is earlier than expected or has already arrived.

Meanings

已经yǐjīng

already; by now

我已经吃完饭了。

I have already finished eating.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    已 means "already/stop" + 经 "pass through", together marking completed time.

  • Nuance

    usually pairs with sentence-final 了 to stress that something is done.

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