- for a long time
- over many years
- old
- advanced in age
Generated definitions (experimental)
- for a long time
- over many years
- old
- advanced in age
This meaning refers to something that has occurred continuously or repeatedly over an extended period.
He has lived in this city for a long time.
This usage emphasizes the duration of time that spans several years, often highlighting the significance or impact of that duration.
He worked hard over many years and finally got a promotion.
Over many years, the technology has continuously improved.
Referring to someone who has lived for many years, highlighting their age and experience.
She is an old teacher who has taught countless students.
In this old winery, the skills of winemaking have been passed down through generations.
This meaning indicates a person or thing that has reached an older age, often used respectfully to refer to elderly individuals.
This advanced in age artist was respected at the exhibition.
The advanced in age scientist shared his research findings.
Generated collocations (experimental)
jī nián lěi yuè积年累月over the yearsjī nián积年wèi未jiàn见not seen for many yearsjī nián积年zhī之jiǔ久for many yearsjī nián积年lǎo yǒu老友old friend of many yearsjī nián积年bù shuāi不衰enduring over the yearsjī nián积年wǎng shì往事years of past eventsjī nián积年qíng yì情谊long-standing friendshipjī nián积年jīng yàn经验years of experiencejī nián积年suì yuè岁月the passage of many yearsjī nián积年zhī之lǜ虑long-standing concerns