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昔日

in former days

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

xi2ri4 • xírì

Meaning

Primary

in former days

Alternatives

former days, the past

Mnemonic

昔日 In former days is something we say when we want to refer how something was in the 日 days of 昔 the past.

Usage

這裡 昔日 是 一 個 小村莊。

This place in former days was a small village.

這 家 店 昔日 非常 熱鬧。

This shop in former days was very lively.

他們 昔日 是 同班 同學。

They were classmates in former days.