Definition
历届 means 'all previous' and is used before nouns for recurring events or terms (conferences, governments, exams). It implies every past edition of that event, not just a subset.
adjective
all previous (sessions, terms, conferences, etc.)
Easily confused
- 理解lǐ jiěsound-aliketo understand, to comprehend
- 礼节lǐ jiésound-alikeetiquette; rules of polite behavior in social situations
Examples
- 历届。lì jiè zhèngfǔ dōu hěn zhòngshì jiàoyù shìyè.All previous governments have placed great importance on education.
- 历届。lì jiè zhǎnlǎnhuì dōu xīyǐn le hěn duō guānzhòng.All previous exhibitions attracted many visitors.
- 历届，。lì jiè bìyèshēng zhōng, tā de chéngjì zuì hǎo.Among all previous graduates, she has the best grades.
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