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    Expressing 'to experience' with 经历 (jīnglì)

    Actions & Events
    Aspect & Tense

    Structure

    经历 + Event / Subject + 的 + 经历

    Explanation

    经历 (jīnglì) can function as both a verb meaning 'to experience' and a noun meaning 'experience.' As a verb, it describes going through events or situations firsthand. For example, 自己的经历 means 'one's own experience.'

    Examples

    • 他经历了很多困难，但从来没有放弃。

      Tā jīnglì le hěn duō kùnnán, dàn cónglái méiyǒu fàngqì.

      He went through many difficulties but never gave up.

    • 出国留学的经历让她成长了很多。

      Chūguó liúxué de jīnglì ràng tā chéngzhǎng le hěn duō.

      The experience of studying abroad helped her grow a lot.

    • 我从来没有经历过这么大的地震。

      Wǒ cónglái méiyǒu jīnglìguò zhème dà de dìzhèn.

      I have never experienced such a big earthquake.

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