来历 (láilì): origin

Measure Word

一个来历 gè

这个名字的来历很有趣。

Zhège míngzì de láilì hěn yǒuqù.

The origin of this name is very interesting.

这个人来历不明。

Zhège rén láilìbùmíng.

This person's background is unknown.

usage

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

来 lái

历 lì