from the beginning; always; all along
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1 sense · 3 examplesadverb
from the beginning; all along; always; originally
Indicates that a state or situation has existed continuously from some past time until now. Often used with 就 or 便.
Zhè这
lǐ里
zì自
lái来
jiù就
shì是
jiāo交
tōng通
yào要
dào道
。
This place has always been a major transportation hub.
Tā他
zì自
lái来
jiù就
shì是
gè个
chéng诚
shí实
de的
rén人
。
He has always been an honest person.
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Zhè这
jiā家
gōng公
sī司
zì自
lái来
biàn便
zhù注
zhòng重
chuàng创
xīn新
。
This company has always placed emphasis on innovation.