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The word 以来 is formed by combining the character 以, which here functions as a preposition marking a temporal starting point, with the character 来, meaning "to come", to create a compound that denotes the period from that point in time up to the present.

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今年以来，天气很好。

Jīnnián yǐlái, tiānqì hěn hǎo.

Since the beginning of this year, the weather has been good.

我学习中文以来，进步了很多。

Wǒ xuéxí Zhōngwén yǐlái, jìnbù le hěn duō.

Since I started studying Chinese, I have improved a lot.

自从我们相识以来，一直互相帮助。

Zìcóng wǒmen xiāngshí yǐlái, yīzhí hùxiāng bāngzhù.

Since we met, we have always helped each other.

自从他担任经理以来，公司业绩显著提升。

Zìcóng tā dānrèn jīnglǐ yǐlái, gōngsī yèjì xiǎnzhù tíshēng.

Since he became the manager, the company's performance has improved significantly.

自从这项政策实施以来，不仅经济发展了，而且环境也改善了。

Zìcóng zhè xiàng zhèngcè shíshī yǐlái, bùjǐn jīngjì fāzhǎn le, érqiě huánjìng yě gǎishàn le.

Since this policy was implemented, not only has the economy developed, but the environment has also improved.

Word Definition - 以来

yǐ lái since (used after a specified time or event)

Individual Character Details

以 yǐ, yǐ, yǐ, yǐ
来 lái