céng
jīng
1
once
2
already
3
former
4
previously
5
ever
6
(past tense marker used before verb or clause)
曾经在这个城市工作过。
He once worked in this city.
曾经读过这本书,非常有趣。
I have read this book before, it's very interesting.
曾经是一名优秀的运动员。
She used to be an excellent athlete.
曾经有过困难,我们也度过来了。
We have experienced difficulties before, and we have overcome them.
曾经住在这座城市很多年。
I used to live in this city for many years.
曾经的经验使他更加成熟。
Past experiences have made him more mature.