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从很久以前就存在

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase describes a state of existence that began in the distant past and continues to the present. '从' (cóng) indicates 'from' a starting point (很久以前 - a long time ago). '就' (jiù) emphasizes the immediacy or natural consequence of that starting point, here indicating that existence started right from that long time ago. '存在' (cúnzài) means 'to exist'.

Sample sentences

这个习俗从很久以前就存在，到现在依然如此。

This custom has existed since a very long time ago, and it's still the same today.

关于宇宙起源的疑问，从很久以前就存在了。

Questions about the origin of the universe have existed since a very long time ago.

这种古老的生物，从很久以前就存在于地球上。

This ancient creature has existed on Earth since a very long time ago.

Quick facts

emphasis:The '就' adds emphasis, implying that the action or state has been continuously present since the specified time.

structure:从 [time point] 就 [verb] / 从 [time point] 就 [verb] + 了

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Example

这个习俗从很久以前就存在，到现在依然如此。

This custom has existed since a very long time ago, and it's still the same today.

关于宇宙起源的疑问，从很久以前就存在了。

Questions about the origin of the universe have existed since a very long time ago.