历 Stroke Order — How to Write 历

Stroke Order

历 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 厂, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

历 Radical and Character Components

Components:厂力

历 is a phono-semantic compound: 厤 (calendar) carries the meaning, while 力 indicates the sound.

Radical: 厂 + 2 more strokes

历 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 历 in Chinese

lì历

To experience or undergo; to pass through; to go through (e.g., hardships); also refers to one's accumulated experience or origin.

每个人都会经历生活中的起起伏伏。

Everyone will experience the ups and downs of life.

Refers to something that has been experienced or gone through, indicating 'past' or 'successive'.

人生的成长是一个不断探索的历程。

The growth of life is a journey of continuous exploration.

To go through completely; to examine or count all of something, often implying an exhaustive or comprehensive review.

他历数了童年时所有趣事。

He recounted all the interesting things from his childhood.

A method for calculating years, months, days, and solar terms; a calendar system.

古代的历法反映了人们对天象的认识。

Ancient calendar systems reflected people's understanding of celestial phenomena.

Common Words and Phrases with 历

lì历cháo朝

all dynasties

历朝历代，园林设计都展现出其独特的审美趣味和文化特色。

Throughout various dynasties, garden designs have all displayed their unique aesthetic tastes and cultural characteristics.

lì历cháo朝shèng圣xùn训

Admonitions or edicts from past emperors.

书院的教诲，往往融合了历朝圣训中的智慧，教导学子修身养性

The teachings of the academy often incorporate the wisdom found in the edicts of past emperors, guiding students in self-cultivation and character development.

lì历chéng程

course; process; development; the path or sequence of events experienced over time

学习是一个漫长而充实的历程。

Learning is a long and fulfilling journey.

lì历cì次

all previous (occasions, etc.)

历次会议都强调了团队合作的重要性。

All previous meetings have emphasized the importance of teamwork.

lì历dài代

throughout the ages; past dynasties

历代艺术家们都对美有着独特的理解和追求。

Throughout history, artists have had unique understandings and pursuits of beauty.

lì历fǎ法

A calendar system for organizing time into days, months, and years.

中国古代的历法在农业生产中起着重要的指导作用。

Ancient Chinese calendar systems played an important guiding role in agricultural production.

lì历jiē阶

to ascend steps; to go up a flight of steps

运动员们历阶而上，展现出卓越的耐力。

The athletes ascended the steps, demonstrating excellent endurance.

lì历jiè届

all previous sessions

历届毕业生都为学校的发展做出了贡献。

All previous graduates have contributed to the school's development.

lì历jìn尽

to experience and suffer (through many hardships or difficulties)

他历尽艰辛，终于实现了自己的梦想。

After enduring countless difficulties, he finally achieved his dream.

lì历jiǔ久

last long; through or for many years

这座古老的建筑历久弥新，依然散发着独特的魅力。

This ancient building has stood the test of time, still exuding a unique charm.

lì历lái来

always; all along; all through the ages

这个小镇历来以其美丽的风景和独特的文化吸引着游客。

This small town has historically attracted visitors with its beautiful scenery and unique culture.

lì历lì历

Distinctly and clearly visible or discernible, one by one.

那些美好的童年往事，至今仍然历历在目

Those beautiful childhood memories are still vivid in my mind to this day.

lì历lì历kě可shǔ数

can be clearly counted; clearly discernible and countable

虽然展厅里的艺术品种类繁多，但最受游客喜爱的几件精品却历历可数。

Although there is a wide variety of artworks in the exhibition hall, the few masterpieces most loved by visitors are distinctly countable.

lì历lì历zài在mù目

to appear vividly before one's eyes; to be still fresh in one's memory

虽然毕业多年，大学校园里的一草一木，和同学们一起度过的时光，至今依然历历在目。

Although many years have passed since graduation, every plant and tree on the university campus, and the time spent with classmates, are still vividly present in my memory.

lì历luò落

Unevenly scattered or sparse; also refers to having delicate beauty or being elegant and refined in demeanor.