Definition
多年来 (duō nián lái) means 'for the past many years' and refers to a long period stretching from the past up to the present. It differs from 近年来 (jìn nián lái), which means 'in recent years' and implies a shorter, more recent timeframe. 历年 (lì nián) is a noun meaning 'over the years' used attributively (e.g., 历年的经验), not as a time phrase.
phrase
for the past many yearsover the years
Examples
- 多年来，。duō nián lái, tā yìzhí zài Zhōngguó shēnghuó.Over the years, he has been living in China.
- 多年来，。duō nián lái, zhège chéngshì fāshēng le jùdà de biànhuà.Over the years, this city has undergone huge changes.
- 多年来，。duō nián lái, tā yìzhí jiānchí xuéxí Zhōngwén.For many years, she has persistently studied Chinese.
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