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今非昔比
jīnfēixībǐ
1. You can't compare the present with the past.
2. Nothing is as good as in former times.
3. Things ain't what they used to be.

Character Breakdown

今
jīn
modern, current; today, now
HSK 1 4 丶
非
fēi
not, negative, non-; to oppose
HSK 2 8 丶
昔
xī
past, former; ancient
HSK 6 8 丶
比
bǐ
to compare, liken; comparison; than
HSK 2 4 丶

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