来历

來歷

láilì

noun HSK 7-9 #13,305

Measure Word

一个来历 gè

Meanings

1 origin
2 history
3 background

Characters

history; experience

Examples

HSK 4

这个名字的来历很有趣。

Zhège míngzì de láilì hěn yǒuqù.

The origin of this name is very interesting.

HSK 5

这个人来历不明。

Zhège rén láilì bùmíng.

This person's background is unknown.

Tips

usage

Common expression: 来历不明 (of unknown origin/background), often used for suspicious people or objects.

Stroke Order

来 lái

历 lì