矣

yǐ

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Particle Uncommon

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Definitions

1. classical final particle, similar to modern 了[le]

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Synonyms

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• 了 le 了 le (completed action marker) 矣 is a classical Chinese final particle often corresponding to modern Chinese 了, both indicating completed action or change of state.: (completed action marker)

Usage notes

Cultural notes

矣 is common in classical texts and idioms but is rarely used in everyday speech except for stylistic effect.

Formality

矣 is a classical Chinese particle; using it in modern spoken Chinese sounds overly formal or archaic.

Example Sentences

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吾知 矣 。

I understand now.

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Words Containing 矣

• 往事已矣 往事已矣 wǎng shì yǐ yǐ: the past is dead (idiom)