已经

yǐ jīng

HSK 2Adverb (副)

Basic Meaning

adv

Placed before a verb or adjective to indicate an action or change has been completed. Often paired with 了 (le) in sentences to emphasize completion.

already

表示动作、变化完成或达到某种程度。

Words:

已经完成已经到达已经决定

Synonyms:

曾经业经业已早已已然

Antonyms:

未来尚未未曾即将不曾将要

Sentences:

我(wǒ)已(yǐ)经(jīng)完(wán)成(chéng)作(zuò)业(yè)了(le)。
I have already finished my homework.
火(huǒ)车(chē)已(yǐ)经(jīng)到(dào)达(dá)车(chē)站(zhàn)了(le)。
The train has already arrived at the station.
她(tā)已(yǐ)经(jīng)决(jué)定(dìng)去(qù)旅(lǚ)行(xíng)了(le)。
She has already decided to go on a trip.

already; stop

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