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    Referring to 'history' with 历史 (lìshǐ)

    Description & Modification
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Number + 年 + 历史

    Explanation

    The word 历史 (lìshǐ) means "history" and can be used as a noun or as a modifier. As a modifier, it describes something with historical significance, such as 历史建筑 (historical building). For example, 多年历史 means "many years of history."

    Examples

    • 这座寺庙有超过五百年的历史。

      Zhè zuò sìmiào yǒu chāoguò wǔ bǎi nián de lìshǐ.

      This temple has a history of over five hundred years.

    • 他从小就对历史特别感兴趣。

      Tā cóngxiǎo jiù duì lìshǐ tèbié gǎn xìngqù.

      He has been particularly interested in history since he was young.

    • 这条老街保留了很多历史建筑。

      Zhè tiáo lǎo jiē bǎoliú le hěn duō lìshǐ jiànzhù.

      This old street has preserved many historical buildings.

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