since ancient times; from time immemorial
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
since ancient times; from time immemorial; always
formalUsed to indicate that something has been the case for a very long time, often used in formal, historical, or declarative contexts to emphasize continuity or tradition.
Zhè这
gè个
qún群
dǎo岛
zì自
gǔ古
jiù就
shì是
Zhōng中
guó国
de的
lǐng领
tǔ土
。
This archipelago has been Chinese territory since ancient times.
Zì自
gǔ古
yǐ以
lái来
，
rén人
men们
jiù就
xiàng向
wǎng往
hé和
píng平
。
Since ancient times, people have longed for peace.
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Zhè这
piàn片
tǔ土
dì地
zì自
gǔ古
shèng盛
chǎn产
sī丝
chóu绸
。
This land has been famous for producing silk since ancient times.