来历 (láilì): origin

Measure Word

一个来历 gè

Zhège míngzì de láilì hěn yǒuqù.

The origin of this name is very interesting.

Zhège rén láilì bùmíng.

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