origin; source; background (n.)
HSK 6
Traditional
來歷
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Examples
他的来历一直是个谜。 Tā de láilì yīzhí shì gè mí. - His background has always been a mystery.
这件古董的来历非常神秘。 Zhè jiàn gǔdǒng de láilì fēicháng shénmì. - The origin of this antique is very mysterious.
了解一个人的来历有助于理解他。 Liǎojiě yī gè rén de láilì yǒu zhù yú lǐjiě tā. - Understanding a person’s background helps in understanding them.
这幅画的来历可以追溯到18世纪。 Zhè fú huà de láilì kěyǐ zhuīsù dào shíbā shìjì. - The origin of this painting can be traced back to the 18th century.
这条新闻的来历不明，需谨慎对待。 Zhè tiáo xīnwén de láilì bùmíng, xū jǐnshèn duìdài. - The origin of this news is unclear, and should be treated with caution.
Characters
来 lái - to come | HSK 1
历 lì - calendar; calendric system |