How is 曾经 pronounced?

曾经 is pronounced “céng jīng” in pinyin.

What HSK level is 曾经?

曾经 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

HSK 5adverb

曾经

Traditional: 曾經

céng jīng

曾经 (céng jīng) means “once; already; former; previously; ever; (past tense marker used before verb or clause)”. It is an HSK 5 Chinese word (traditional 曾經) in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

How to write 曾经

Practice each character:

曾

Example

我曾经在这家公司工作过五年，积累了丰富的经验。

Wǒ céngjīng zài zhè jiā gōngsī gōngzuò guò wǔ nián, jīlěi le fēngfù de jīngyàn.

I once worked at this company for five years and accumulated rich experience.

More HSK 5 vocabulary

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Frequently asked questions

What does 曾经 mean?: 曾经 (céng jīng) means “once; already; former; previously; ever; (past tense marker used before verb or clause)”. It is an HSK 5 word.
How is 曾经 pronounced?: 曾经 is pronounced “céng jīng” in pinyin.
What HSK level is 曾经?: 曾经 belongs to HSK 5 in the HSK 3.0 vocabulary.

Updated: 2026-05-27