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多年来 (duō nián lái): for the past many years

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7nián lái

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
for the past many years
Characters
3
Part of speech
nián lái
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • for the past many years

Chinese explanation

  • 表示从过去到现在很长的一段时间里,某种情况一直持续或反复发生。通常放在句首或动词前,用来说明一个长期存在的状态、习惯或变化,强调时间跨度长且延续到现在。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

many

HSK 1

year

HSK 1

to come

Example sentences

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For many years, he has gone to the park every morning to practice tai chi, and he has always been in good health.

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For many years, this small bookstore has been providing free reading space for nearby residents.

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For many years, she has kept a diary to record the little details of her life, and now she has filled ten thick volumes.

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For many years, scientists from the two countries have collaborated on climate change research and achieved many important results.

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For many years, he quietly sponsored impoverished students, and it was only recently that everyone found out.

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