How to say “ever since” in Chinese with 以来 (yǐlái)
Time / Event + 以来 (yǐlái)，⋯⋯
以来 (yǐ lái) — ever since
Time / Event + 以来 (yǐlái)，⋯⋯
HSK 5Nouns以来 (yǐ lái) — ever since
Rule structure
以来 (yǐlái) means "since, ever since". It marks the starting point of a continuous action up to the present. Often paired with 一直 (yìzhí).
Rule structure
以来 (yǐlái) means "since, ever since". It marks the starting point of a continuous action up to the present. Often paired with 一直 (yìzhí).
Examples
毕业以来，他一直当老师。
Bìyè yǐlái, tā yīzhí dāng lǎoshī.
Ever since he graduated, he has been a teacher.
Examples
毕业以来，他一直当老师。
Bìyè yǐlái, tā yīzhí dāng lǎoshī.
Ever since he graduated, he has been a teacher.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “ever since” in Chinese with 以来?
Use the structure: Time / Event + 以来 (yǐlái)，⋯⋯. For example: 毕业以来，他一直当老师。 — “Ever since he graduated, he has been a teacher.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
毕业以来，他一直当老师。 — “Ever since he graduated, he has been a teacher.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 5.
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