历时

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word "历时" (lìshí) is used to indicate the duration or length of time that an event or activity takes. It is often used in formal or written contexts to describe how long something lasts or continues.

Common Contexts

"历时" is frequently used with specific time periods such as days, months, or years, e.g., "历时" (lasting three years). It emphasizes the entire span of time from start to finish.

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Usage Notes

"历时" is more formal and often appears in written reports, news, or official documents. It differs from simpler expressions like "" or "" which also indicate time spent but are more colloquial. Avoid using "历时" in casual conversation.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "历时" with "历史" (history). Although they share the character "", "历时" focuses on duration, while "历史" refers to historical events or history as a subject.

Example Sentences

This project took three years to complete.

The filming of the movie lasted half a year and encountered many

This meeting lasted two hours and discussed many important issues.