No. 145 in Chinese
历史
History.
In a sentence
中国有着悠久的历史。
China has a long history.
In this sentence, '历史' (history) refers to the historical timeline and traditions of a nation, emphasizing its longevity.
他对历史非常感兴趣，经常阅读历史书籍。
He is very interested in history and often reads history books.
Here, '历史' indicates the academic subject or field of study concerned with past events and analyses.
这个事件在公司的历史上非常重要。
This event is very significant in the company's history.
In this context, '历史' is used to describe the record or series of past events specific to an organization or entity.
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