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历史 (noun)

The study of past events, particularly in human affairs, or the whole series of past events connected with someone or something.

💬 Example

"中国有着悠久的历史。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a person walking (历 - lì) through a library where a scribe (史 - shǐ) is writing down every step. The walk is t...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
往事 过去 史学
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 历史 for personal past events. → 使用“过去”或“经历”。

Saying '历史故事' for a fictional fairy tale. → 使用“童话”或“故事”。

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