pin1 nin4 si2編年史编年史
Jyutpingpin1 nin4 si2
Yalepīn nìhn sí
Definition
Chronicle; history compiled in chronological order.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to historical records arranged in chronological order, often used in academic or formal contexts. While it is a standard term, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing history or literature. It carries a sense of structured, long-term documentation rather than a simple diary or timeline.
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This chronicle records many major events from the past.
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to compile a chronicle
detailed chronicle
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