历 lì — calendar; to experience; to undergo; to pass through; all; each
这是一段难忘的经历。Zhè shì yí duàn nán wàng de jīng lì.This is an unforgettable experience.
Common words: 历史 (lì shǐ)、经历 (jīng lì)、简历 (jiǎn lì)
Meaning Index
Chinese characters meaning "to experience"
Learn Chinese characters with the meaning "to experience", including 历 (lì), 涉 (shè). Study pinyin, English meanings, traditional forms, common words…
How to Study This Meaning Group
The English word "to experience" covers 2 different Chinese characters — 历 (lì), 涉 (shè) — and each is its own word with its own feel. These 2 characters do not share a sound — their readings span lì, shè — so confirm the pinyin and tone for each one separately. The example sentences further down show how 历 and the others are actually used, so you learn them in context rather than as a single translation.
- 历 lìcalendar; to experience; to undergo; to pass through; all; eachUseful words: 历史, 经历
- 涉 shèinvolve; concern; wade; to experienceUseful words: 涉及, 干涉
Common words for these 2 "to experience" characters
Anchor each of these 2 characters in a word you can picture — start with 历 (lì) — so "to experience" turns into concrete usage instead of a one-to-one translation.
See each character in a sentence
Each character below is shown in a short example sentence with pinyin and an English translation — the quickest way to feel the difference between the 2 ways to say "to experience".
涉 shè — involve; concern; wade; to experience
这件事涉及很多人的利益。Zhè jiàn shì shè jí hěn duō rén de lì yì.This matter involves the interests of many people.
Common words: 涉及 (shè jí)、干涉 (gān shè)、交涉 (jiāo shè)
All 2 characters
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