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曾经
céng jīng
Meaning
- once
- ever
- previously
Definition
表示从前有过某种行为或情况。
Indicates that something happened or existed in the past.
Usage
副词，常用于动词前，与“过”搭配使用，强调过去的经历或状态。
Adverb, usually placed before a verb, often used with "过" to emphasize past experiences or states.
Examples
- 1 我曾经去过北京。 (I have been to Beijing once.)
- 2 她曾经是一位老师。 (She was a teacher once.)
- 3 我们曾经是好朋友。 (We used to be good friends.)
- 4 这部小说曾经非常流行。 (This novel was once very popular.)
- 5 我曾经以为这很简单。 (I once thought this was simple.)
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