Word: 长期以来 (chángqīyǐlái) Traditional: 長期以來 长期以来 dictionary entry chángqīyǐlái for a long time Full dictionary entry for 长期以来 Example sentences using 长期以来 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 长期以来，大家都误会了这件事。 Chángqīyǐlái, dàjiā dōu wùhuì le zhè jiàn shì. For a long time, everyone has misunderstood this matter. 长期以来，这个村子都缺水。 Chángqīyǐlái, zhège cūnzi dōu quēshuǐ. For a long time, this village has been short of water.