since; after (a period)
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
since; after; subsequent to (a past period)
literaryUsed in literary or formal written Chinese to indicate a time subsequent to a historical period or specific time. Often follows dynasty names or temporal nouns.
Suí隋
Táng唐
yǐ以
huán还
，
fāng方
xīng兴
kē科
jǔ举
。
From the Sui and Tang dynasties onward, the imperial examination system began to flourish.
Míng明
Qīng清
yǐ以
huán还
，
cǐ此
fǎ法
jiàn渐
fèi废
。
Since the Ming and Qing dynasties, this method has gradually fallen into disuse.
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Wǔ五
Sì四
yǐ以
huán还
，
xīn新
wén文
xué学
yùn运
dòng动
péng蓬
bó勃
fā发
zhǎn展
。
Since the May Fourth Movement, the new literature movement has developed vigorously.