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来历

lái lì

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • history
  • antecedents
  • origin

Definition

人或事物的历史背景或来源。

The history, background, or origin of a person or thing.

Usage

用于询问或说明某人或某物的来源、经历或背景。

Used to inquire about or explain the source, experience, or background of someone or something.

Examples

  • 1 他介绍自己的来历。 (He introduced his own background.)
  • 2 这件古董来历不明。 (This antique has an unknown origin.)
  • 3 我们需要查清这件事的来历。 (We need to find out the origin of this matter.)
  • 4 那块碑石来历不凡。 (That stone tablet has an extraordinary origin.)
  • 5 她的来历引起了大家的好奇。 (Her background aroused everyone's curiosity.)

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