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阅历 (yuè lì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

阅历 (yuè lì) is a Chinese word: experience. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 阅历

名 míng noun

experience

他的阅历很丰富。

tā de yuè lì hěn fēng fù

He has extensive experience.

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Word breakdown

阅 yuè — viewing, observing (experiences)

Words with this character (3)
  • 1 阅读 yuè dú — to read HSK 4
    • 阅 to inspect, to review (text)
    • 读 to read, to study
    Example

    我每天阅读一小时。

    wǒ měi tiān yuè dú yī xiǎo shí

    I read for one hour every day.

  • 2 订阅 dìng yuè — subscribe HSK 7
    • 订 order, book (the action of arranging for regular delivery)
    • 阅 read (what you do with the subscribed material)
    Example

    你可以订阅我们的频道。

    nǐ kě yǐ dìng yuè wǒ men de pín dào

    You can subscribe to our channel.

  • 3 阅览 yuè lǎn — to read, to peruse HSK 7
    • 阅 to read, to review
    • 览 to view, to browse
    Example

    学生们在图书馆阅览各种书籍。

    xuéshēng men zài túshūguǎn yuè lǎn gèzhǒng shūjí

    Students read various books in the library.

历 lì — going through, experiencing (over time)

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 历程 lì chéng — course, journey HSK 7
    • 历 experience, go through (historical aspect)
    • 程 course, journey, process (path or stages)
    Example

    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.

  • 14 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.

  • 15 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.

  • 16 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.

  • 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.

Structure & writing
1 阅 yuè — to read; to look over

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

consists of

1.1 门 mén — door; gate; entrance of a building, vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or courtyard, also the barrier installed at such an entrance that can be opened and closed
门 is a component in 21 characters
HSK 1
们 men suffix added to pronouns or nouns referring to people to indicate plural 问 wèn to ask a question about something unknown or unclear 间 jiān between; the space where two periods of time or things meet
HSK 3
闻 wén to hear
HSK 4
闹 nào noisy; tumultuous (opposite of 'quiet') 阅 yuè to read; to look over
HSK 5
润 rùn to moisten; to add oil or water to prevent dryness 闭 bì to close; to shut 闲 xián free; unoccupied; idle (opposite of 'busy')
HSK 6
闪 shǎn to dodge aside quickly 闯 chuǎng to rush forward boldly; to charge 阔 kuò wide; broad; vast in area
HSK 7
澜 lán large waves; billows 闷 mèn depressed; unhappy in mood 闸 zhá sluice gate; floodgate 闺 guī (lit.) small door with a round top and square bottom 阀 fá a person or group with special power or influence in a certain field
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阁 gé a pavilion or tower (square, hexagonal, or octagonal, usually two-storied with open windows, built on high ground for viewing scenery) 阂 hé to be blocked or separated by a barrier 阎 Yán 阐 chǎn to explain in detail; to expound and clarify
1.2 兑 duì — exchange (old gold or silver items for new ones at a jewelry shop)
兑 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
说 shuō to express in words; to speak
HSK 4
脱 tuō to come off; to fall away 阅 yuè to read; to look over
HSK 5
税 shuì tax; duties levied by the government
HSK 7
悦 yuè happy, joyful 锐 ruì sharp or pointed (of a blade or weapon's edge), opposite of 'blunt'

Stroke order

2 历 lì — to experience; to go through

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

consists of

2.1 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)
2.2 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
HSK 4
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