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往日 (wǎngrì) — use 昔日 for a more literary or nostalgic tone, while 往日 is more neutral and commonly used in everyday language.
Be cautious of the context in which you use 昔日, as it tends to be more literary and may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include 昔日的朋友 (old friends) or 昔日的辉煌 (former glory).
As an HSK 6 word, 昔日 connects with other vocabulary related to time and history, such as 过去 (guò qù - past) and 以前 (yǐ qián - before). Focus on using it in sentences that reflect on past experiences or historical events.
Learners often confuse 昔日 with 以前, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我觉得昔日很重要' might sound odd; instead, '我觉得以前的经历很重要' would be more appropriate in a casual context.
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How to say formerly in Chinese
“formerly” in Chinese is昔日
昔日 refers to a time in the past, often used to evoke nostalgia or reflect on how things were different compared to the present. It can be used in both formal and literary contexts, often to reminisce about better times or significant events from bygone days.
When to use 昔日
Be cautious of the context in which you use 昔日, as it tends to be more literary and may sound overly formal in casual conversation. Common collocations include 昔日的朋友 (old friends) or 昔日的辉煌 (former glory).
昔日 or something close to it
往日 (wǎngrì) — use 昔日 for a more literary or nostalgic tone, while 往日 is more neutral and commonly used in everyday language.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 昔日 with 以前, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我觉得昔日很重要' might sound odd; instead, '我觉得以前的经历很重要' would be more appropriate in a casual context.
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Grammar patterns of 昔日
昔日 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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他们谈起____的校园生活.
They spoke of the old days on the campus.
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While you can, it's more appropriate in literary or formal contexts rather than casual speech.
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