历代

lì dài

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Rare

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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 历代志上 lì dài zhì shàng: First book of Chronicles
• 历代志下 历代志下 lì dài zhì xià: Second book of Chronicles

Child Words of 历代

• 代 代 dài: to substitute
• 历 历 lì: calendar