以来
Basic Meaning
n
It follows a specific starting point (e.g., '毕业以来', '今年三月以来') and is often used in formal contexts. In sentences, the starting point is placed before 以来 (e.g., '自从我搬到北京以来').
Denotes a period from a past point in time up to the present.
方位词。表示从过去某时直到现在的一段时期。
Words:
解放以来长期以来有生以来
Synonyms:
往后此后
Antonyms:
Sentences:
- 自从学习中文以来,我的进步很大。Since I started learning Chinese, my progress has been significant.
- 工作以来,他一直非常努力。Since he started working, he has been very diligent.
- 长期以来,他们保持着良好的合作关系For a long time, they have maintained a good cooperative relationship.