历程 (lì chéng) — course (of development), journey, process (with an emphasis on experience and stages)
Definition
历程 frames a process as something lived through (stages, experience), unlike 过程 which is neutral and factual. Pairs with longer, meaningful arcs — life, career, reform.
noun
course (of development)journeyprocess (with an emphasis on experience and stages)
Examples
- 历程。Gǎi gé kāi fàng de lì chéng chōng mǎn tiǎo zhàn yǔ jī yù.The course of reform and opening-up is full of challenges and opportunities.
- 历程，。Huí gù zhè wèi kē xué jiā de yán jiū lì chéng, wǒ men kàn dào tā bú xiè de nǔ lì.Looking back on this scientist's research journey, we see his unremitting efforts.
- 历程。Rén shēng de lì chéng jiù xiàng yì tiáo wān yán de hé liú.The journey of life is like a winding river.
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