How to Say ‘History’ in Simplified Chinese
历史
💬 Usage Tip: A combination representing narratives documented over time.
🇨🇳 In China: Emphasizes China's enduring civilization and the weight of the past.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
历史
[lì shǐ]
history
A continuous, typically chronological, record of important or public events.
我们都喜欢学习历史。
We all like to study history.
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