HSK 5
曾经
曾經
Meaning
- once
- already
- former
- previously
- ever
- (past tense marker used before verb or clause)
- Traditional
- 曾經
- Pinyin
- céng jīng
Character reference
Components and radical classification
曾
céngalready, formerly, once; the past
Primary radical曰 · say
经
jīngthe classics; to experience, to undergo
Primary radical纟 · silk
經
jīngthe classics; to experience, to undergo
Primary radical糹 · silk
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
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