already; previously (formal)
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
already; previously; heretofore
formalPrimarily used in official documents, legal texts, and formal written Chinese to indicate that an action has been completed. Not used in casual conversation.
Gāi该
fāng方
àn案
yè业
jīng经
pī批
zhǔn准
，
jí即
jiāng将
shí实
shī施
。
The proposal has already been approved and will be implemented soon.
Yè业
jīng经
chéng呈
bào报
zài在
àn案
。
It has already been reported and placed on record.
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Cǐ此
xiàng项
gōng工
chéng程
yè业
jīng经
yàn验
shōu收
hé合
gé格
。
This project has already passed inspection and acceptance.