for many years; of long standing
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to have been (doing something) for many years; to be of long standing
literaryUsed in literary or formal contexts to indicate that an activity, practice, or state has continued for a significant duration. Often follows the activity it modifies.
Xí习
yì艺
yǒu有
nián年
，
jiàn渐
zhēn臻
chún纯
shú熟
。
Having practiced the art for many years, he gradually attained perfect mastery.
Zhí执
jiào教
yǒu有
nián年
，
jīng经
yàn验
fēng丰
fù富
。
Having taught for many years, he is abundantly experienced.
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Yán研
jiū究
yǒu有
nián年
，
chéng成
guǒ果
fěi斐
rán然
。
Having researched this for years, the results are remarkable.
Xué学
dào道
yǒu有
nián年
，
zhōng终
yǒu有
suǒ所
chéng成
。
Having studied the Way for many years, he finally achieved something.