已经...了
yǐjīng...lephrase★Intermediate— already
general
Used to indicate that an action has been completed before the present moment.
他已经离开了。
He has already left.
我已经看过这部电影了。
I have already seen this movie.
💡
This structure is commonly used to express that an action has been completed in the past.
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Completion Aspect
The structure 已经...了 is used to indicate that an action has been completed before the present moment.
⚡Gold Rule
Aspect Particle
The 了 at the end of the sentence indicates the completion of the action.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 已经 (already) and 了 (aspect particle indicating completion).
📝Usage Notes
This structure is used to emphasize that an action has been completed. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Word Breakdown
已经
already
adverb...
action verb
verb了
completion aspect
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