历史
The study of past events, particularly in human affairs, or the whole series of past events connected with someone or something.
Examples
3 of 5我从小就对历史感兴趣。
I have been interested in history since I was a child.
历史学家正在研究这个朝代。
Historians are studying this dynasty.
这家公司有五十年的发展历史。
This company has a 50-year history of development.
Word Family
Memory Tip
历 (experience/pass through) + 史 (records). Records of what has been passed through.
Quick Quiz
学习____可以帮助我们更好地了解现在。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 历史
Examples
我从小就对历史感兴趣。
everydayI have been interested in history since I was a child.
历史学家正在研究这个朝代。
academicHistorians are studying this dynasty.
这家公司有五十年的发展历史。
businessThis company has a 50-year history of development.
我们要尊重历史事实。
formalWe must respect historical facts.
那都是历史了，别提了。
informalThat's all history now, don't mention it.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
历史上
in history
历史性时刻
historic moment
创造历史
to make history
Often Confused With
过去 is a general term for 'the past', while 历史 refers to the systematic record or significant events of the past.
Usage Notes
Used when discussing culture, heritage, and the origins of modern problems.
Common Mistakes
Don't use '历史' to mean 'story' (故事), even though they sounds slightly similar in some languages.
Memory Tip
历 (experience/pass through) + 史 (records). Records of what has been passed through.
Word Origin
历 (to undergo/pass) + 史 (history/official records).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Chinese people take great pride in their '5000 years of history'.
Quick Quiz
学习____可以帮助我们更好地了解现在。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 历史
Related Grammar Rules
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修复
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