历时

历时歷時 shí ㄌㄧˋ ㄕˊ lik6 si4 HSK 7-9

  • to last
  • to take (time)
  • period
  • diachronic

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 历 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 世上第一架飛機是在一九零三年起飛的,整個過程歷時十二秒。 The first airplane flew in 1903 for twelve seconds.

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