Definition
阅历 (yuè lì) emphasizes the breadth of life experience gained from travel, work, or relationships, often implying wisdom and insight. It contrasts with 经历 (jīng lì), which simply means 'to go through' events, and 经验 (jīng yàn), which is practical knowledge from doing. 体验 (tǐ yàn) is personal firsthand experience, while 历经 (lì jīng) stresses enduring over time.
verb
to experienceto go through (life events, gaining insight)
noun
life experiencebreadth of experience (especially from travel, work, or relationships)
Examples
- 阅历，。Tā niánqīng shí yuè lì le hěn duō guójiā, yǎnjiè hěn kāikuò.When he was young, he experienced many countries and has a broad perspective.
- 阅历。Yí gè rén de yuè lì wǎngwǎng bǐ xué lì gèng zhòngyào.A person's life experience is often more important than their academic credentials.
- 阅历，。Zhè běn shū de zuòzhě yuè lì fēngfù, xiě chūlái de gùshì hěn zhēnshí.The author of this book has rich life experience, so the stories he writes are very authentic.
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