早已

zǎo yǐ
adverbIntermediate already
general

Indicates that something has happened or been done before the current moment or a specified time.

她早已知道这个消息。

She already knew this news.

早已过去的事就别再提了。

Don't mention things that have already passed.

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Often used to emphasize that an action or state has been completed or existed for some time.

Collocations

早已准备好already prepared早已知道already knew早已习惯already accustomed

Related Phrases

早已习惯phrase
already accustomed
早已准备好phrase
already prepared

💡Pro Tip

Usage Tip

'早已' is often used to emphasize that an action or state has been completed or existed for some time. It can be interchangeable with '已经' in many contexts.

Gold Rule

Emphasis Rule

'早已' emphasizes the completion or existence of an action or state before the current moment.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 早 (early) and 已 (already), emphasizing that something has been completed or existed for some time.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to emphasize the completion or existence of an action or state before the current moment. Can be interchangeable with '已经' in many contexts.

Word Breakdown

early
root
+
already
root
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