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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
阅历yuèlìto experienceHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #23388, Very Hard
阅历yuèlìexperienceHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #23388, Very Hard
yuèlì(yue4li4)yue li T4
  1. 1to experience
  2. 2experience
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March 24, 2026

阅历(閱歷)yuèlì(yue4li4)

阅历 refers to the experiences one has accumulated over time, particularly in a professional or personal context. It encompasses the knowledge and skills gained through various life events and situations, often highlighting a person's background and qualifications.

Strokes14Frequency#23388DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, having a rich 阅历 is often viewed as a sign of wisdom and credibility, especially in professional settings. Many Chinese people value diverse experiences when considering job candidates.

Memory Tip

Think of 阅 as 'reading' (to see and understand), and 历 as 'history' (the past events experienced). Imagine a wise old person reading through the pages of their life story, filled with experiences, which helps reinforce the sound 'yue4 li4'.

Meanings of 阅历

yuèlì(yue4li4)
1to experience
2experience
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About 阅历

阅历Simplified
閱歷Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 阅历

Quick Contrast

经历 (jīnglì) refers to the experiences one has undergone, often emphasizing specific events or occurrences, while 阅历 (yuèlì) highlights the accumulated experiences and knowledge over time.

Usage Notes

When using 阅历, ensure it is applied in contexts of life experiences rather than mere events; for example, saying '我有丰富的阅历' (I have rich experiences) is appropriate. Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing the fourth tone could change the meaning.

HSK Study Tips

阅历 is not specifically part of the HSK vocabulary, but it relates to HSK 4 and 5 themes around personal development and qualifications. Focus on using it in sentences that describe your background or experiences to enhance conversational skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 阅历 with 经历. For example, saying '我有很多经历' is correct but may not convey the depth of experience implied by 阅历. Instead, use '我有丰富的阅历' to emphasize a broader spectrum of experiences.

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Component Characters

阅yuèto inspect
10 strokes门
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历lìcalendar
HSK 34 strokes厂
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How to say to experience in Chinese

“to experience” in Chinese is阅历yuèlì

阅历 refers to the experiences one has accumulated over time, particularly in a professional or personal context. It encompasses the knowledge and skills gained through various life events and situations, often highlighting a person's background and qualifications.

When to use 阅历

When using 阅历, ensure it is applied in contexts of life experiences rather than mere events; for example, saying '我有丰富的阅历' (I have rich experiences) is appropriate. Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing the fourth tone could change the meaning.

阅历 or something close to it

经历 (jīnglì) refers to the experiences one has undergone, often emphasizing specific events or occurrences, while 阅历 (yuèlì) highlights the accumulated experiences and knowledge over time.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 阅历 with 经历. For example, saying '我有很多经历' is correct but may not convey the depth of experience implied by 阅历. Instead, use '我有丰富的阅历' to emphasize a broader spectrum of experiences.

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阅历 refers to the accumulation of experiences over time, often with an emphasis on depth, while 经历 emphasizes the specific actions or events one has undergone.

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