早已

zǎo yǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. for a long time; long since
2. (dialect) in the past

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 方才 fāng cái 方才 fāng cái just now 表示刚刚发生，与早已相对: just now

Synonyms

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• 已经 yǐ jīng 已经 yǐ jīng already 表示动作、变化完成或达到某种程度，早已更强调时间久: already
• 早就 zǎo jiù 早就 zǎo jiù already at an earlier time 口语中常用，意思相近: already at an earlier time

Usage notes

Common mistakes

早已表示事情在很久以前就已经发生，不能用于将来时。例如，不能说“我早已去”，而要说“我早就计划好了”。

Formality

早已多用于书面语或正式场合，口语中更常用“早就”。

Example Sentences

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他 早已 离开了。

He left a long time ago.

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Child Words of 早已

• 已 已 yǐ: already
• 早 早 zǎo: early