历代

lì dài

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

Definitions

1. successive generations
2. successive dynasties
3. past dynasties

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Usage notes

Collocations

历代 is used in formal or historical contexts, often preceding nouns like 皇帝 (emperors) or 版本 (versions), not for casual references to 'past generations' in family settings.

Example Sentences

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历代皇帝都住在这里。

Emperors of successive dynasties all lived here.

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Words Containing 历代

历代志上

lì dài zhì shàng

First book of Chronicles

历代志下

lì dài zhì xià

Second book of Chronicles

Child Words of 历代

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