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历时

lì shí

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to last
  • to take (time)
  • period
  • diachronic

Definition

指事情经过的时间;经历的时间过程。

Duration; the time period that something lasts or takes.

Usage

常用于描述某个事件、过程或活动所持续的时间长度,强调时间上的延续性。

Often used to describe the length of time that an event, process, or activity lasts, emphasizing continuity over time.

Examples

  • 1 这项工程历时三年才完成。(This project took three years to complete.)
  • 2 他的演讲历时一小时,内容非常精彩。(His speech lasted for an hour and was very wonderful.)
  • 3 这次比赛历时五天,吸引了众多选手参加。(The competition lasted five days and attracted many participants.)
  • 4 本次展览历时两个月,参观人数超过十万。(The exhibition lasted two months and attracted over 100,000 visitors.)
  • 5 这个项目历时之久,超出了所有人的预期。(This project's duration was longer than anyone expected.)
  • 6 他们的谈判历时数小时,最终达成了协议。(Their negotiation lasted several hours and finally reached an agreement.)

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