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已经 (yǐ jīng): already

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 2adverb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: already
Characters: 2
Part of speech: adverb
HSK level: HSK 2

Full definitions

already

Chinese explanation

表示某个动作、情况或状态在某个时间之前就已经发生、完成或存在了
常用来强调时间上的完成或变化，也可以表示事情达到某种程度。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

already

HSK 7

classics

Example sentences

I have already eaten.

He has already gone to school.

We have already arrived.

It is already dark.

I have already finished my homework.

He has already left.

It is already dark.

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