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历程 (lì chéng) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

历程 (lì chéng) is a Chinese word: course, journey. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 历程

名 míng noun

course, journey

我们回顾了公司发展的历程。

wǒ men huí gù le gōng sī fā zhǎn de lì chéng

We reviewed the course of the company's development.

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Word breakdown

历 lì — experience, go through (historical aspect)

Words with this character (18)
  • 1 历史 lì shǐ — history HSK 3
    • 历 to pass through, to experience (temporal aspect)
    • 史 records, chronicles, annals
    Example

    我对中国历史很感兴趣。

    wǒ duì Zhōng guó lì shǐ hěn gǎn xìng qù

    I am very interested in Chinese history.

  • 2 经历 jīng lì — to experience HSK 4
    • 经 to pass through, to undergo
    • 历 to experience, to go through over time
    Example

    他经历了很多困难。

    tā jīng lì le hěn duō kùn nan

    He experienced many difficulties.

  • 3 学历 xué lì — educational background HSK 5
    • 学 study, learning, education
    • 历 experience, record, level
    Example

    这份工作需要本科学历。

    zhè fèn gōng zuò xū yào běn kē xué lì

    This job requires a bachelor's degree.

  • 4 日历 rì lì — calendar HSK 5
    • 日 day; represents the temporal/date aspect
    • 历 record/sequence; represents the systematic recording of time
    Example

    墙上挂着一个日历。

    qiáng shàng guà zhe yí gè rì lì

    A calendar is hanging on the wall.

  • 5 简历 jiǎn lì — resume HSK 5
    • 简 brief, concise
    • 历 experience, history
    Example

    请把你的简历发给我。

    qǐng bǎ nǐ de jiǎn lì fā gěi wǒ

    Please send me your resume.

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  • 6 历年 lì nián — over the years HSK 6
    • 历 successive, through (indicating progression through time)
    • 年 years (the unit of time)
    Example

    历年来，这个城市发生了巨大变化。

    lì nián lái zhè ge chéng shì fā shēng le jù dà biàn huà

    Over the years, this city has undergone tremendous changes.

  • 7 历经 lì jīng — to go through, to experience, to undergo HSK 6
    • 历 to pass through, to experience (emphasizes the process over time)
    • 经 to undergo, to go through (reinforces the experiential aspect)
    Example

    他历经艰难终于成功了。

    tā lì jīng jiān nán zhōng yú chéng gōng le

    He went through hardships and finally succeeded.

  • 8 农历 nóng lì — lunar calendar HSK 7
    • 农 agriculture, farming
    • 历 calendar
    Example

    春节是按农历计算的。

    chūn jié shì àn nóng lì jì suàn de

    Spring Festival is calculated according to the lunar calendar.

  • 9 历代 lì dài — successive dynasties HSK 7
    • 历 successive, through (time)
    • 代 dynasties, generations, eras
    Example

    历代皇帝都住在这个宫殿里。

    lì dài huáng dì dōu zhù zài zhè ge gōng diàn lǐ

    Emperors of successive dynasties all lived in this palace.

  • 10 历届 lì jiè — all previous (sessions/terms); successive HSK 7
    • 历 successive, through, past (indicating multiple instances over time)
    • 届 session, term (measure word for counting sessions, terms, or events)
    Example

    他参加了历届奥运会。

    tā cān jiā le lì jiè ào yùn huì

    He participated in all previous Olympic Games.

  • 11 历时 lì shí — to last, to take (time) HSK 7
    • 历 to pass through, to experience
    • 时 time
    Example

    这个项目历时三年才完成。

    zhè ge xiàng mù lì shí sān nián cái wán chéng

    This project took three years to complete.

  • 12 历来 lì lái — always HSK 7
    • 历 through successive times
    • 来 up to now, continuing
    Example

    我们公司历来重视产品质量。

    wǒ men gōng sī lì lái zhòng shì chǎn pǐn zhì liàng

    Our company has always valued product quality.

  • 13 来历 lái lì — origin HSK 7
    • 来 coming from, source direction
    • 历 history, past record
    Example

    这幅画的来历不明。

    zhè fú huà de lái lì bù míng

    The origin of this painting is unknown.

  • 14 病历 bìng lì — medical record HSK 7
    • 病 illness, disease, medical condition
    • 历 record, history, documentation
    Example

    医生正在查看病历。

    yī shēng zhèng zài chá kàn bìng lì

    The doctor is reviewing the medical record.

  • 15 资历 zī lì — seniority HSK 7
    • 资 qualifications, credentials
    • 历 experience, record
    Example

    他的资历很深，在公司工作了二十年。

    tā de zī lì hěn shēn zài gōng sī gōng zuò le èr shí nián

    He has deep seniority, having worked at the company for twenty years.

  • 16 阅历 yuè lì — experience HSK 7
    • 阅 viewing, observing (experiences)
    • 历 going through, experiencing (over time)
    Example

    他的阅历很丰富。

    tā de yuè lì hěn fēng fù

    He has extensive experience.

  • 17 阳历 yáng lì — solar calendar HSK 7
    Example

    我的生日是阳历五月十号。

    wǒ de shēng rì shì yáng lì wǔ yuè shí hào

    My birthday is May 10th on the solar calendar.

  • 18 阴历 yīn lì — lunar calendar HSK 7
    • 阴 lunar, yin (related to the moon)
    • 历 calendar
    Example

    春节是按照阴历来计算的。

    chūn jié shì àn zhào yīn lì lái jì suàn de

    The Spring Festival is calculated according to the lunar calendar.

程 chéng — course, journey, process (path or stages)

Words with this character (23)
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Structure & writing
1 历 lì — to experience; to go through

历 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 厂 chǎng — factory
厂 is a component in 21 characters
HSK 3
历 lì to experience; to go through
HSK 4
严 yán tight; with no gaps 产 chǎn to give birth 危 wēi unsafe, dangerous (opposite of 安) 厅 tīng large room for gatherings or receiving guests; hall 厉 lì strict and earnest
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压 yā to press down on an object (often from above) 厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 厕 cè toilet; lavatory 厚 hòu thick (of a flat object, opposite of 薄) 原 yuán original; initial 厨 chú kitchen 反 fǎn to flip over; to turn upside down 质 zhì fundamental nature of a thing
HSK 5
厘 lí prefix for 10⁻² (centi-), symbol c, in the metric system 厢 xiāng side room flanking the main hall 厦 shà tall, large building 盾 dùn shield (ancient protective weapon used in battle)
HSK 6
岸 àn shore; bank; coast (of a river, lake, sea, etc.)
HSK 7
厄 è (class.) strategic pass; perilous terrain 雁 yàn wild goose (migratory bird, often referring to the swan goose)
1.2 力 lì — force (physical interaction between objects causing acceleration or deformation)
力 is a component in 32 characters
HSK 1
男 nán male (opposite of "female") 边 biān border between countries or regions
HSK 2
为 wéi to do; to act 动 dòng to move; to change position or leave a state of rest (opposite of '静')
HSK 3
办 bàn to handle; to deal with 加 jiā to add together; to combine two or more things or numbers 务 wù affair; matter 助 zhù to help, to assist 努 nǔ to exert (strength) to the utmost
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历 lì to experience; to go through
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功 gōng merit; achievement (opposite of 过) 励 lì to encourage; to strive 勇 yǒng brave and bold, unafraid of danger or difficulty 另 lìng other; another
HSK 5
劝 quàn to persuade; to convince someone by presenting facts and reasoning 劳 láo to labor; human activity of creating material or spiritual wealth 势 shì apparent form or condition: ① natural phenomenon or situation in nature; ② posture or gesture of movement; ③ situation or circumstances in political, military, or social affairs 勤 qín diligent; hardworking (opposite of lazy) 幼 yòu young; immature (opposite of 老)
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穷 qióng poor, impoverished (opposite of 富)
HSK 6
劣 liè inferior, bad (opposite of 优) 勉 miǎn to strive; to exert oneself 抛 pāo to throw; to toss
HSK 7
劫 jié to rob; to plunder 勃 bó (lit.) thriving; vigorous 勋 xūn distinguished merit; special achievement 勒 lēi bind or loop with a rope and pull tight 勘 kān to proofread and verify; to collate
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募 mù to recruit or solicit broadly (funds, troops, etc.) 夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 筋 jīn tendon or ligament connecting muscle to bone 虏 lǔ to capture (in battle)

Stroke order

2 程 chéng — rules; regulations

程 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 禾 hé — rice seedling; rice plant
禾 is a component in 37 characters
HSK 1
和 hé harmonious; peaceful 租 zū to rent, pay to use something for an agreed period
HSK 3
季 jì the youngest among brothers (伯, 仲, 叔, 季 denoting birth order) 秋 qiū autumn; fall (third season of the year) 种 zhǒng species, the basic unit of biological classification, below genus 香 xiāng fragrant; pleasant-smelling (opposite of 臭)
HSK 4
乘 chéng to ride; to travel by (vehicle or animal) 利 lì sharp; keen (opposite of 'blunt') 秀 xiù (of plants) to put forth flowers or ears, especially crops 科 kē category of academic discipline, course, or field of work 秒 miǎo awn on grain husks
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积 jī to accumulate gradually 程 chéng rules; regulations 稍 shāo slightly; a little
HSK 5
私 sī private; personal (opposite of 公) 秘 mì secret; not made public 称 chēng to call; to be called 移 yí to move; to shift 税 shuì tax; duties levied by the government
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稳 wěn stable; steady
HSK 6
委 wěi winding, tortuous; euphemistic 秩 zhì (lit.) orderly; well-organized 稻 dào rice plant (annual grass with narrow leaves; staple crop in China, mainly paddy rice) 稼 jia to plant (grain crops) 稿 gǎo draft or manuscript of a poem, essay, drawing, etc.
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菌 jūn microorganism (bacteria, fungi, mold, etc.); esp. pathogenic bacteria 颖 yǐng awn-bearing husk of certain grasses (e.g. rice, wheat)
HSK 7
秃 tū bald (of a person's head); bare of feathers or fur (of an animal's head or tail) 秉 bǐng (lit.) to hold; to grasp 秤 chèng weighing scale or balance (including steelyard, platform scale, spring scale, etc.); especially a steelyard 秧 yāng seedling of a plant, especially rice seedling 秽 huì dirty; unclean
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稀 xī rare; scarce; few 稚 zhì (dial.) late-planted crops 稠 chóu thick; viscous (of liquid, opposite of 稀) 稽 jī to stay; to tarry 酥 sū food made from the skin of curdled cow's or goat's milk; clarified butter (ancient usage)
2.2 呈 chéng — to take on (a form, color, or state); to appear as
呈 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
程 chéng rules; regulations
HSK 7
逞 chěng show off (one's talent, power, etc.); boast

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