Definition
经历 (jīnglì) means 'to experience / go through' (verb) or 'experience' as the events themselves (noun). The nearby word 经验 (jīngyàn) refers to the knowledge gained from experience, not the events; 经过 (jīngguò) focuses on the process of 'going through' something. Later you'll learn 体验 (tǐyàn) for firsthand, personal experiencing.
verb
to experienceto go through
noun
experience
Measure word · 个, 次
Easily confused
- 经理jīng lǐsound-alikemanager, director
- 精力jīng lìsound-alikeenergy, vigor (of a person)
- 敬礼jìng lǐsound-aliketo salute
Examples
- 经历。Tā jīng lì le hěn duō shìqing.He has experienced a lot of things.
- 经历。Zhè shì yí cì nánwàng de jīng lì.This is an unforgettable experience.
- 经历。Wǒ cónglái méiyǒu jīng lì guò zhème lěng de dōngtiān.I have never experienced such a cold winter.
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