曾几何时 — “In a remarkably short period of time”
曾几何时 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in a remarkably short period of time”. Not long ago, often implying surprise at how quickly things have changed or developed. Literally, “In what a short time”.
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曾几何时，这座小镇还籍籍无名，如今却吸引了众多游客前来观光。
In a remarkably short time, this small town was unknown, but now it attracts many tourists for sightseeing.
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Open the tool →Questions about 曾几何时
What does 曾几何时 mean?
曾几何时 (céng jǐ hé shí) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “in a remarkably short period of time”.
How do you pronounce 曾几何时?
曾几何时 is pronounced céng jǐ hé shí in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 曾几何时 literally mean?
Literally, 曾几何时 means “in what a short time”. It is used to mean “in a remarkably short period of time”.
What is the Chinese definition of 曾几何时?
曾：曾经；几何：若干、多少。才有多少时候。指没过多久。