recently; lately; of late
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
recently; lately; the recent period
literaryA classical/literary term for 'recently' or 'lately'. Used in formal or written contexts, not in modern spoken conversation.
Bǐ比
lái来
tiān天
qì气
zhuǎn转
hán寒
，
wàng望
jūn君
zhēn珍
zhòng重
。
The weather has turned cold lately; I hope you take good care of yourself.
Bǐ比
lái来
gōng公
wù务
fán繁
máng忙
，
wèi未
néng能
jí及
shí时
huí回
xìn信
。
I have been busy with official duties recently and could not reply to your letter promptly.
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Tā他
bǐ比
lái来
shēn身
tǐ体
kě可
hǎo好
？
How has his health been lately?