You understand the word 已经 (yǐjīng) to mean "already" in Chinese, and it is followed with a 了 (le). However, sometimes, that feeling of "already" can also be expressed with 了 (le) alone if it is used in response to a preceding question or statement. Structure: Subj. + [Verb Phrase] + 了 Examples: When "already" is implied using this structure, it is usually (if not always) in response to a preceding question or statement. Therefore, the following examples are in dialog format. A: 老板呢？ (lǎobǎn ne) = Where is the boss? B: 他走了。 (tā zǒu le) = He has (already) left. A: 孩子还在上大学吗？ (háizi hái zài shàng dàxué ma) = Are your kids still in college? B: 他们工作了。 (tāmen gōngzuò le) = They (already) work. A: 用我的车吧？ (yòng wǒ de chē ba) = How about using my car? B: 谢谢，我们有车了。 (xièxie, wǒmen yǒu chē le) = Thanks. We (already) have a car. A: 你要不要告诉他？ (nǐ yào bu yào gàosu tā) = Are you going to tell him? B: 他知道了。 (tā zhīdào le) = He (already) knows. A: 你应该问老师。 (nǐ yīnggāi wèn lǎoshī) = You should ask the teacher. B: 我问了。 (wǒ wèn le) = I've (already) asked. # Our teachers # More than 10 years teaching experience Master Degree Certificate for teaching chinese as a foreign language   # About us # Founded in 2007 Chinese test and training center 200+ Chinese teachers 5000+ students  # Contact us# Name:fiona Phone number:021-52287809,13918358891 E-mail:info@mandarinmorning.com www.mandarinmorning.com If you are interested to join Mandarin Morning school or want more details about our services, scan the following QR code. ☟   Mandarin Morning Chinese test center attached to Confucius institute headquarters Authorized Test Center and Training Center for International Chinese Language Teacher Certificater 10 years+ ，200 teachers ，more 10000 students，200+companies  |
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