编年史

編年史

biānniánshǐ

noun #28,314

Measure Word

一部编年史 bù

Meanings

1 chronicle
2 annals
3 chronological history

Characters

to compile; to edit; to arrange

history; records

Examples

HSK 7-9

这部编年史详细记录了王朝的兴衰历程。

Zhè bù biānniánshǐ xiángxì jìlù le wángcháo de xīngshuāi lìchéng.

This chronicle meticulously documents the rise and fall of the dynasty.

HSK 7-9

《春秋》是中国现存最早的编年史。

《 Chūnqiū 》 shì Zhōngguó xiàncún zuì zǎo de biānniánshǐ.

The Spring and Autumn Annals is the oldest surviving chronicle in China.

Tips

usage

编年史 specifically denotes a chronological record (year-by-year). Compare with 历史 (history in general) and 史书 (historical book). The year-by-year structure is key to 编年史.

Stroke Order

编 biān

年 nián

史 shǐ