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以来
yǐlái
Description
“以来”用来说从过去某个时间到现在的一段时间。
"以来" is used to indicate a period of time from a certain point in the past up to now.
它常常放在时间词的后面，比如“毕业以来”。
It is often placed after a time expression, such as in "毕业以来".
Meanings
以来yǐlái
since (a past time up to now)
来中国以来，我学了很多汉字。
Since coming to China, I have learned many Chinese characters.
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Notes
- Usage
follows a time word or event, e.g. 毕业以来, 三年以来.
- Nuance
unlike 以前/以后, 以来 marks a span reaching up to the present.
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