already (formal)
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadverb
already (formal, used in official documents or formal writing)
formalThis adverb is formal and commonly used in official documents, military reports, legal texts, and formal announcements. It carries a more official and solemn tone than the neutral 已经.
Cǐ此
shì事
yè业
yǐ已
diào调
chá查
shǔ属
shí实
。
This matter has already been investigated and verified.
Gè各
bù部
duì队
yè业
yǐ已
zhǔn准
bèi备
jiù就
xù绪
。
All units are already prepared and ready.
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Rèn任
wù务
yè业
yǐ已
wán完
chéng成
。
The mission has already been completed.
Gāi该
shēn申
qǐng请
yè业
yǐ已
pī批
zhǔn准
。
The application has already been approved.