以來 (ji5 loi4 | yi3 lai2) : since (a previous event)

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以來

ji5 loi4

yi3 lai2

since (a previous event)

Level: 3 Google Frequency: 12,300,000

This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

以來 / 以来

This word has been viewed 1672 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by tym on 16th Dec 2004 07:03 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03

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Characters in this word:

以 ji5 - by means of; because of
來 loi4 - come; arrive; future

6 compounds containing this word:

多年以來 - for many years (in the past)
有史以來 - since the beginning of history
有生以來 - since birth; for one's whole life
長期以來 - ever since a long time ago
年以來 - since the year ...
自古以來 - since ancient times

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Decimal representation of this word: 以來

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6 compounds containing this word:

*** The simplified equivalent of this word has not been verified by any editors, so it may not be fully accurate ***

* The simplified equivalent of this word has not been verified by any editors, so it may not be fully accurate *