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今非昔比

jīnfēixībǐ

You can't compare the present with the past. / Nothing is as good as in former times. / Things ain't what they used to be.

Character Breakdown

今
jīn
modern, current; today, now
HSK 1
非
fēi
not, negative, non-; to oppose
HSK 2
昔
xī
past, former; ancient
HSK 6
比
bǐ
to compare, liken; comparison; than
HSK 2

Additional Information

Category
Chinese
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