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There are a few ways to express "ever since" in Chinese. In this article, we will primary take a look at using 以来 (yǐlái) to mean "ever since". We will also take a quick look at its shortened form 来 (lái).
Structure
To express "ever since", all one needs to do is put "以来" (yǐlái) after a specific event or time.
Time or Event + 以来
Examples
- 开学 以来 , 我 每 个 星期二 有 中文 课 的 听写。
- 到 上海 以来 ,他 的 汉语 水平 提高 了。
- 申请 大学 以来 ,她 总是 担心 她 的 未来。