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曾经
曾經
céngjīng
1. once
2. already
3. former
4. previously
5. ever
6. (past tense marker used before verb or clause)
HSK 5

Character Breakdown

曾
céng
already, formerly, once; the past
HSK 5 12 丶
经
jīng
the classics; to experience, to undergo
HSK 2 8 丶

Compound Words (2)

曾经沧海
céngjīngcānghǎi
lit. having crossed the vast ocean (idiom)
曾经沧海难为水，除却巫山不是云
céngjīngcānghǎinánwéishuǐ,chúquèWūShānbùshìyún
there are no rivers to one who has crossed the ocean, and no clouds to one who has passed Mount Wu (idiom)

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