来历不明 (lái lì bù míng) — of unknown origin; with an unverifiable background
Definition
A set phrase meaning 'of unknown origin / unverifiable background', used attributively before a noun (来历不明的人, 来历不明的资金). Neutral, formal register — fits police, news, and historical/evidential contexts.
verb
of unknown originwith an unverifiable background
Examples
- 来历不明，。Zhè ge lái lì bù míng de rén tū rán chū xiàn zài cūn lǐ, dà jiā dōu hěn jǐng tì.This person of unknown origin suddenly appeared in the village, and everyone was very cautious.
- 来历不明。Jǐng fāng zhèng zài diào chá nà bǐ lái lì bù míng de zī jīn.The police are investigating that sum of money of unknown origin.
- 来历不明。Zhè xiē lái lì bù míng de gǔ dǒng hěn kě néng shì yàn pǐn.These antiques of unknown origin are likely fakes.
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