历时

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lì shí
Meaning: duration
Example
这个项目的历时大约需要三个月。
lì shí

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历时 (lì shí) meaning in English
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历时 refers to the duration or length of time that something takes. It emphasizes the time span between the start and end of an event, process, or action.

The character 历 (lì) originally meant 'to go through' or 'to experience,' and it often relates to time or events. 时 (shí) means 'time' or 'moment.' Together, 历时 suggests the passage of time or the time required for something to occur.

历时常用于描述项目、活动或过程所需的时间长度,例如在工作计划或科学研究中。它也可以用来形容某种状态或现象持续的时间。在日常交流中,这个词常用于正式或书面语境。

💬 Example Sentences

这个项目的历时大约需要三个月。
lì shí
The duration of this project is about three months.
这次展览的历时从5月1日到5月31日。
lì shí
The duration of this exhibition is from May 1st to May 31st.

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