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C1 · Grammar reference

Expressing "as early as" using "zaozai……"

Use 早在 (zǎo zài) to express "as early as." 早在 (zǎo zài) is typically used at the beginning of the sentence.

Structure

早在 + Time Period, situation

Keywords
早在 · 早 · As early as
Used for
Indicating events in time · Referring to the past
Classification
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