曾经 céngjīng
once / ever (in the past)
曾经 (céngjīng) means "once / ever (in the past)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 曾经
从来
cónglái
never (when used with 没/不)
永远
yǒngyuǎn
forever / always
手机店
shǒujī diàn
cell phone store
日语
Rìyǔ
Japanese language
渔村
yúcūn
fishing village
年轻
niánqīng
young
疯狂
fēngkuáng
crazy / insane
放弃
fàngqì
to give up
Frequently asked questions
What does 曾经 (céngjīng) mean in Chinese?
曾经 (céngjīng) means "once / ever (in the past)" in Chinese. 曾经 (céngjīng) means "once / ever (in the past)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 曾经 in a sentence?
Use 曾经 (céngjīng) the way you would use "once / ever (in the past)" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 曾经?
Common words that pair with 曾经 include 从来, 永远. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 曾经 (céngjīng) and 理解 (lǐjiě)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 曾经 means "once / ever (in the past)"; 理解 means "understand / comprehend". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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