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Chinese dictionary
n.since
改革开放以来,中国的面貌发生了巨大变化。
Great changes have taken place in China since its opening up and reform began.
很少有人相信自去年以来生活费用没有增加的说法。
Few people believe the claim that the cost of living has not risen since last year.
自去年以来,我们的问题成倍增加。
Our problems have multiplied since last year.
十年以来
in the past ten years
解放以来
since liberation
开春以来
since the beginning of spring
自古以来
ever since the ancient times
Word usage
- Note"以来" is different from "以后". "以后" is used in a wide range, which can mean the time from the past, the present or the future; "以来" cannot mean the time from the present or the future.