Chinese
lìdài
Meaning: past generations; successive dynasties
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

歷代
歷
代
历代
历
代

Example sentences

Successive kings throughout history have attached great importance to worshiping ancestors.
歷代君王都希望能夠長久統治這片江山。
历代君王都希望能够长久统治这片江山。
Past emperors all hoped to rule this land forever.

Usage Notes

Refers to the various dynasties or generations that have passed in history.

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