successive dynasties; past generations
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
successive dynasties; past dynasties
formalRefers to the sequence of dynasties in Chinese history.
Zhè这
běn本
shū书
jiǎng讲
shù述
le了
lì历
dài代
dì帝
wáng王
de的
gù故
shì事
。
This book tells the stories of emperors from successive dynasties.
Gù故
gōng宫
shì是
lì历
dài代
huáng皇
dì帝
de的
gōng宫
diàn殿
。
The Forbidden City was the palace of emperors throughout past dynasties.
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Zhè这
fú幅
lì历
dài代
míng名
huà画
jià价
zhí值
lián连
chéng城
。
This famous painting from past dynasties is priceless.
noun
past generations; many generations in the past
formalRefers to a family or lineage over many past generations, not necessarily tied to official dynasties.
Tā他
men们
jiā家
lì历
dài代
wù务
nóng农
。
Their family has farmed for generations.
Zhè这
fèn份
shǒu手
yì艺
shì是
lì历
dài代
xiāng相
chuán传
de的
。
This craft has been passed down through generations.
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Zhè这
shì是
tā他
men们
jiā家
zú族
lì历
dài代
jū居
zhù住
de的
dì地
fang方
。
This is the place where their family has lived for generations.