HSK Level 2

已经

yǐ jīng

already

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Example Sentences

我已经吃完了。

wǒ yǐjīng chī wánle.

I have already finished eating.

他已经来了。

tā yǐjīng láile.

He has already come.

我们已经到了。

wǒmen yǐjīng dàole.

We have already arrived.

Synonyms

Antonyms

尚未 (shàngwèi)

not yet

还没有 (hái méiyǒu)

not yet

Etymology & Components

The Chinese word "已经" is composed of two characters: "已" and "经". The character "已" means "already" or "finished", while the character "经" means "to pass through" or "to experience". Together, the two characters mean "to have already passed through" or "to have already experienced". This meaning is reflected in the way that "已经" is used in Chinese. It is often used to indicate that something has already happened or has already been done. For example, the sentence "我已经吃完了" means "I have already finished eating".The word "已经" can also be used to indicate that something is about to happen or is about to be done. For example, the sentence "我已经准备好了" means "I am already prepared". In this sense, "已经" is similar to the English word "already".The word "已经" is a very common word in Chinese and it is used in a variety of different contexts. It is important for HSK learners to understand the meaning and usage of this word in order to communicate effectively in Chinese.