Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "歷", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "歷", and master the standard way of writing the character "歷".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 歷
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "歷" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
calendar, to experience / to undergo / to pass through / all / each / every / calendar
历 (lì)
1. To pass through.
Example: "历劫" (to go through tribulations), "历险" (to encounter adventures), "历尽沧桑" (to experience the vicissitudes of life).
2. To exceed or surpass.
Example: From "吕氏春秋•孟冬纪•安死" ("To cross the thresholds is not proper etiquette"), and from "徐霞客游记" (If you take one step and gasp for breath, after several miles, you finally reach the high peak).
3. The past; something that has already happened.
Example: "历代" (past dynasties), "历届" (past sessions), "历史" (history), "历年" (past years). Reference from "文选•沈约•宋书谢灵运传论" (Regarding past experiences).
4. Clear and distinct; vivid.
Example: "历历在目" (vividly remembered), "往事历历" (past events clearly recalled). From "黄鹤楼诗" (The clear river is filled with trees from Hanyang, while the grass blooms on the parrot islet).
5. Past experiences.
Example: "学历" (academic qualifications), "资历" (qualifications), "履历" (resume).
6. To go through completely or thoroughly.
Example: From "周礼" (In sacrificial rites, all should partake in the wine). From "李商隐诗" (Having reviewed the achievements of former wise men in governance and family, success comes from diligence and frugality, failure from extravagance).