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    The noun 历程 (lìchéng) meaning "course" or "journey"

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    Time Expressions

    Explanation

    历程 (lìchéng) is a noun meaning "course," "journey," or "process." It refers to the progression of events or experiences over time, often used in reflective or narrative contexts. For example, one might 回顾自己的历程 (look back on one's own journey).

    Examples

    • 回顾这二十年的创业历程,他感慨万千。

      huígù zhè èrshí nián de chuàngyè lìchéng, tā gǎnkǎi wànqiān.

      Looking back on twenty years of entrepreneurship, he was filled with emotion.

    • 这部纪录片记录了航天事业的发展历程。

      zhè bù jìlùpiàn jìlù le hángtiān shìyè de fāzhǎn lìchéng.

      This documentary records the development of the space program.

    • 每个人的成长历程都是独一无二的。

      měi gè rén de chéngzhǎng lìchéng dōu shì dúyīwú'èr de.

      Everyone's journey of growth is unique.

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