曾经 meaning and pronunciation

曾经
Simplified word
曾經
Traditional word

曾经 English definition

céng jīng
  • once
  • already
  • former
  • previously
  • ever
  • (past tense marker used before verb or clause)

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  • 曾 (céng): once; already; ever (in the past); former; previously; (past tense marker used before verb or clause);
  • 经 (jīng): to pass through; to undergo; to bear; to endure; classics; sacred book; scripture; warp (textile); longitude; menstruation; channel (TCM); abbr. for economics 經濟|经济[jing1 ji4];