lik6 loi4歷來历来
Jyutpinglik6 loi4
Yalelihk lòih
Definition
Throughout history; in the past; since records began.
neutraltime
How it's used
Focuses on a long-standing tradition or a consistent state of affairs that has persisted over a significant period. It carries a slightly formal or serious tone compared to everyday adverbs, often appearing in news reports or analytical discussions. It implies that the current situation is a continuation of a pattern established in the past.
Examples
This place has always been this lively throughout history.
What has been his view on this matter all along?
Related words
Common phrases
the largest in history
long-standing tradition
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single, recent event, as it implies a duration spanning multiple past instances or a long-term trend. It is not interchangeable with simple time markers like 以前 or 過往.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
