before; formerly; previously; in the past (n.)
HSK 6
Traditional
以往 (unaltered)
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
这家公司以往曾经有过很好的业绩。 zhè jiā gōngsī yǐwǎng céngjīng yǒuguò hěn hǎo de yèjī. - This company has had very good performance in the past.
他以往在银行工作过十年。 tā yǐwǎng zài yínháng gōngzuò guò shí nián. - He used to work in a bank for ten years.
以往的经验告诉我们要保持谨慎。 yǐwǎng de jīngyàn gàosù wǒmen yào bǎochí jǐnshèn. - Past experience tells us to be cautious.
以往的错误教训使他变得更加谨慎。 yǐwǎng de cuòwù jiàoxùn shǐ tā biàn dé gèngjiā jǐnshèn. - Past mistakes have made him more cautious.
以往的记忆像是一场梦。 yǐwǎng de jìyì xiàng shì yī chǎng mèng. - The memories of the past are like a dream.
Characters
往 wǎng - towards | HSK 2
以 yǐ - using because of; so as to | HSK 4