- 有史以来 yǒushǐyǐlái throughout historysince the beginning of recorded history; from the dawn of history to the present day
- 自古以来 zìgǔyǐlái since ancient timessince ancient times; from ancient times to the present day
- 有生以来 yǒushēngyǐlái since birthsince one was born; for one's whole life
- 长期以来 chángqīyǐlái for a long timefor a long time; ever since a long time ago
- 自懂事以来 zìdǒngshìyǐlái for as long as one can remembersince the time one first began to understand things; for as long as one can remember
- 长久以来 chángjiǔyǐlái for a long timefor a long time now; since a long time ago
- 一直以来 yīzhíyǐlái all alongcontinuously from the past until now; for a long time now