Chinese

shǐ
Meaning: history; annals
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

史

Example sentences

This work has an extremely important position in literary history.
中國近代史充滿了變革。
中国近代史充满了变革。
Modern Chinese history is full of changes.
這座古老的橋樑堪稱建築史上的奇蹟。
这座古老的桥梁堪称建筑史上的奇迹。
This ancient bridge can be called a miracle in architectural history.

Usage Notes

Can refer to history itself, historical records, or the study of history.

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