已
stop; already; then; too; surname
Meanings
5 senses · 22 examplesverb
to stop; to cease; to end
Used to describe an action coming to an end, often paired with negative or comparative words.
argue endlessly
His condition has improved, and the days of endless suffering are over.
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This heavy rain has lasted three days and nights with no sign of stopping.
The meeting ended unresolved due to differing opinions, with endless arguments.
He never shrinks from difficulties and persists endlessly.
adverb
already; by now
Used to indicate an action or state has been completed before the current time, often paired with 过 or 经.
The time has already passed midnight.
I have already found a way to solve this matter.
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He has already finished today's homework.
This project has already started, so we cannot give up halfway.
I have already shared your suggestion with the team.
adverb
then; after a while; later
literaryFormal literary usage, often used in fixed phrases like 已而.
Then the sun set in the west, and the sky grew dark.
Then the wind stopped, and we continued on our journey.
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Then the crowd dispersed, leaving only him alone.
Then the rain stopped and the sky cleared, with a rainbow hanging in the sky.
Then it was late at night and quiet, and everyone fell asleep.
adverb
too; excessively; over
literaryFormal literary usage, only used in fixed classical phrases.
We should not go too far in what we do, and not overdo it.
His demands are not excessive, so we can meet them.
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Speaking too excessively will cause others to resent you.
Not overdoing it towards opponents is a virtue.
This matter was handled without excess, so everyone is satisfied.
noun
surname Yi
A rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Yi is a famous historian.
I know a friend whose surname is Yi.