沿用

yányòng

to continue to use

Dictionary entry

to continue to use (old methods); to apply as before; according to usage

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沿
用

See it in sentences

这个办法沿用了十年。

Zhège bànfǎ yányòng le shí nián.

English

This method has been used for ten years.

老规矩还在沿用。

Lǎo guīju hái zài yányòng.

English

The old rules are still in use.

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