Definition
资历 (zī lì) refers to one's overall qualifications and experience accumulated over time, often implying seniority. It's broader than 学历 (xué lì 'academic background') and 资格 (zī gé 'formal qualifications'), which focus on credentials or eligibility. 资历 emphasizes the depth of experience and time served.
noun
qualifications and experienceseniority
Easily confused
- 自立zì lìsound-aliketo be self-reliant; to stand on one's own feet
- 自理zì lǐsound-aliketo take care of oneself; to be self-sufficient
Examples
- 资历，。Tā de zī lì hěn fēngfù, shìhé zhège xiàngmù.He has rich experience and is suitable for this project.
- 资历。Gōngsī zhāopìn shí hěn kànzhòng zī lì.The company values qualifications and experience when recruiting.
- ，资历。Suīrán niánqīng, dàn tā de zī lì yǐjīng chāoguò le hěn duō lǎo yuángōng.Although young, his seniority already surpasses that of many veteran employees.
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