No. 895 in Chinese
曾经
"Once" or "previously."
In a sentence
我曾经去过北京旅行。
I have been to Beijing for a trip before.
In this sentence, "曾经" is used to denote an action that occurred in the past. It indicates a past experience or event.
他曾经是一名出色的医生。
He used to be an excellent doctor.
Here, "曾经" is applied to describe a past state or condition that no longer holds true in the present.
我们曾经在学校里一起学习。
We once studied together in school.
In this context, "曾经" signifies a past situation or activity, highlighting shared past experiences.
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