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Meaning of

昔 means the past; former times; old days; surname Xi. Pronounced xī.

  • the past; former times; old days
  • surname Xi

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

fán
huá
de
chéng
shì
jīn
chéng
fèi
 

The once-prosperous city has now become ruins.

Jīn
shèng
 
men
de
shēng
huó
yuè
lái
yuè
hǎo
le
 

The present is better than the past; our lives are getting better and better.

nián
wǎng
shì
yǒng
shàng
xīn
tóu
 

Memories of bygone years welled up in my heart.