历史性 (lì shǐ xìng) — historic; of historic significance
Definition
A formal adjective meaning 'historic' — used to flag a moment, event, or decision as momentous in history. Compare with 重大 ('major/significant'), which describes sheer scale rather than historical turning-point status.
adjective
historicof historic significance
Examples
- 历史性。Zhè shì liǎng guó guān xì de yí gè lì shǐ xìng shí kè.This is a historic moment in the relationship between the two countries.
- 历史性。Gāi xié yì jù yǒu lì shǐ xìng yì yì.The agreement is of historic significance.
- 历史性。Zhè cì dēng yuè shì yí cì lì shǐ xìng shì jiàn.This moon landing was a historic event.
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