once; at one time; used to
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once; at one time; used to; formerly
Indicates an action or situation that occurred in the past but is no longer true. Typically followed by a verb or verbal phrase describing a past action. Often appears in the structure "曾经 + V 过". It implies a past experience and is neutral in register.
Tā他
céng曾
jīng经
shuō说
guò过
zhè这
jiàn件
shì事
。
He mentioned this matter once.
Zhè这
lǐ里
céng曾
jīng经
nào闹
guò过
shuǐ水
zāi灾
。
There was once a flood here.
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Shàng上
gè个
yuè月
céng曾
jīng经
rè热
guò过
jǐ几
tiān天
。
It was hot for a few days last month.
Wǒ我
céng曾
jīng经
zài在
Běi北
jīng京
zhù住
guò过
sān三
nián年
。
I used to live in Beijing for three years.
Tā她
céng曾
jīng经
shì是
yī一
míng名
yōu优
xiù秀
de的
yùn运
dòng动
yuán员
。
She was once an excellent athlete.