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历史 (lìshǐ) — how to say "history" in Chinese
历史
History
Character composition
历
to go through
史
history
Radicals / Keys
厂
Cliff
#27 · hǎn · 2 strokes
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
Examples
这座城市有着悠久的历史，有很多古迹。
This city has a long history, there are many historical sites.
我对历史很感兴趣。
I am very interested in history.
Mnemonic
[lìshǐ-] Little Sherlock is investigating the case of the missing history book. He goes through a mystical portal 历 and finds himself surrounded by ancient scrolls 史 in a grand library 📜. As Little Sherlock uncovers the secrets, he writes down the fascinating 历史 of time!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "history" in Chinese?
"history" in Chinese is 历史 (lìshǐ).
What does 历史 mean in English?
历史 (lìshǐ) means "History".
How is 历史 pronounced?
It is pronounced lìshǐ (written as lishi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "history" in Chinese characters?
It is written 历史.
What HSK level is 历史?
历史 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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